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Submitted by thomasmars on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 13:27

A free HTML5-based voice recognition content type allowing authors to ask a question that should be answered with the user's own voice. Speak the Words content is created using only a web browser in H5P supported platforms such as Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard, Moodle and WordPress. The speech engine used is currently only available in the Chrome browser.

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Description

Create your own questions and make the user answer with their own voice.

Important note: This content type has limited browser support and currently works only on Chrome.

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BV52's picture

Wed, 05/30/2018 - 06:18

Hi Jungdchinese,You don't

Hi Jungdchinese,

You don't have to worry, you can use the content as much as you like.

-BV52

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Wed, 05/30/2018 - 12:49

reply

Then, can I use Speak the Words completely unlimited?

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Wed, 05/30/2018 - 15:21

Yes, we're using the Web

Yes, we're using the Web Speech API for this content type, not the actual Google Cloud service that you're referencing. The Web Speech API is free, but has limited browser support.

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Sat, 08/21/2021 - 04:01

possible to switch to Google Speech to Text API?

I understand that 'speak the words' is having compatibility issue with many browsers due to Web Speech API.

Do you think if we can change Web Speech API to Google Speech to Text API (of course API credentials to be provided by the inhouse developer/service provider)?

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sdcrosscultural...

Mon, 07/23/2018 - 15:39

How can I add tasks?

Hi! I love Spaeaks the Words because I want to use it for Spanish pronuntiation games. .. but I don´t know how to add task in the same content...I can only do one... Is there a way that I can add several tasks in the same serie?

Thanks!

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Mon, 07/23/2018 - 17:01

Hi!Are you looking for Speak

Hi!

Are you looking for Speak the Words Set?

Best,
Oliver

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Mon, 08/13/2018 - 15:43

Hi, it's great but...

It's probably great for most folks just as it is, but in my own work, I really need to be able to suppress the user's ability to show the solution... this is a feature of almost every other content type... is there no way to suppress that? Because I need the user to learn the correct answer from an appropriate source and speak it after he or she has done that, but I wouldn't be able to use it if it forces me to show the user the answer if they dont get it... (and im not sure why it would force that)

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BV52's picture

Tue, 08/14/2018 - 04:32

Hi mwm_xyz,This is not

Hi mwm_xyz,

This is not possible not unless you make changes to the code. You can also post a feature request. In order for your feature request to attract as much interest as possible make sure it follows the below guidelines:

It is clear from every perspective how the feature will work. We recommend describing the feature with one or more user stories, for instance “As an author I want it to be possible to pick between different effects for the check answer animation so that the learners will see a variety of effects and also I can adapt the effects to my target audience(I’ll be using pink unicorns which works really well for both my target audience which are 4 year old girls and venture capitalists)”
If the feature can be illustrated with images or videos it always helps
Make it clear what content types this is relevant for, and or if this is a new content type

Make sure you post the feature in the Feature Request forum.

-BV52

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Tue, 02/26/2019 - 01:10

Speak the words not working in Chrome on Mac

I cannot get speak the words to work in Chrome on a Mac. I've tried the demo here, one I created on the H5P site, as well as one in our Moodle installation. I click the button and it says "recording:. I click the button and it goes back to "push to record" but no processed text ever displays. I see the mic permission pop up on the H5P site, and this is HTTPS, and it still does not work for me. Suggestions?

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BV52's picture

Tue, 02/26/2019 - 04:28

Hi Melton,I would assume that

Hi Melton,

I would assume that you allowed H5P.org access to your mic. If this is the case you may want to check the browser console for errors. Double check the mic on your headset as well just to make sure.

-BV52

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Fri, 05/03/2019 - 13:31

User generated word as correct

Hi, I absolutely love this feature! I used a similar thing to create an app called 'pronunciation for university' on app inventor but this makes my life so much easier as students don't have to donload anything to their phones!

Quick question, is there a way of specifying any user generated word as correct in a sentence? e.g. My name is _* *_ , so that the user can practise saying sentence stems with personalisation?

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Mon, 05/06/2019 - 04:56

Hi Gar_eth,I'm afraid this is

Hi Gar_eth,

I'm afraid this is not possible with the current features of this content. Speak the Words doesn't have a feature that allows custom words yet but you may post a feature request for this. In order for your feature request to attract as much interest as possible make sure it follows the below guidelines:

It is clear from every perspective how the feature will work. We recommend describing the feature with one or more user stories, for instance “As an author I want it to be possible to pick between different effects for the check answer animation so that the learners will see a variety of effects and also I can adapt the effects to my target audience(I’ll be using pink unicorns which works really well for both my target audience which are 4 year old girls and venture capitalists)”
If the feature can be illustrated with images or videos it always helps
Make it clear what content types this is relevant for, and or if this is a new content type

Make sure you post the feature in the Feature Request forum.

-BV52

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Fri, 07/12/2019 - 10:57

Error in Chrome in ios

Hi

I was trying to load voice recognition feature on Chrome from iphone but I am getting this error although I am using the chrome.
https://prnt.sc/oe032q

The error page that I am trying to load is actually this page - https://h5p.org/speak-the-words

I have done factory reset for the phone and download the latest version Chrome (75.0.03770.103)
I am using iphone 6 plus with software version 12.3.1.

Is there anything I need to update on ios to make this work? Please render your expertise here.

Thank you.

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Mon, 07/15/2019 - 19:17

Hi futureyoon,Chrome in iOS

Hi futureyoon,

Chrome in iOS devices uses the core files of Safari. In effect you are actually using Safari with a Chrome skin.

-BV52

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Thu, 07/18/2019 - 18:54

Hi BV52,

Hi BV52,

Thank you for the info. If I understand you correctly, at default, Chrome in iOS will not work with 'Speak the Words' feature?

Is there anything can be done from programming perspective?

Thank you.

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Thu, 07/18/2019 - 20:11

Hi futureyoon,You are correct

Hi futureyoon,

You are correct. Eventhough it is noted at the top that it only works with Chrome, iOS in Chrome is an exception.

I'm afraid not there is simply no support from the browser for the content to work.

-BV52

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Fri, 07/19/2019 - 03:30

thanks for the update

Hi BV52,

Thanks for the confirmation! It's a shame on IOS... I have 50% users base on IOS... hmm..

Just another thought.. how about the app browser? i mean what if i build an app where 'speak the word' h5p quiz exists, would it work with those app frameworks like ionic, react native, monaca, onsen ui, xamarin, framework 7...kind?

Thank you

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Fri, 07/19/2019 - 17:54

Hi futureyoon,I am not really

Hi futureyoon,

I am not really sure if it would work. If someone else in the community had similiar experience maybe they can give their inputs.

-BV52

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Thu, 08/22/2019 - 15:23

regarding results

It could be great if you could see the "results" of the students (how was it registred).
When i go to the grade book in moodle nothing is shown. Maybe it could be an addition in the future ?
/kaspar

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Thu, 08/22/2019 - 21:35

Hi kaspar,Thank you for your

Hi kaspar,

Thank you for your suggestion would you mind placing this in the feature request forum.

In order for your feature request to attract as much interest as possible make sure it follows the below guidelines:

It is clear from every perspective how the feature will work. We recommend describing the feature with one or more user stories, for instance “As an author I want it to be possible to pick between different effects for the check answer animation so that the learner will see a variety of effects and also I can adapt the effects to my target audience(I’ll be using pink unicorns which works really well for both my target audience which are 4 year old girls and venture capitalists)”
If the feature can be illustrated with images or videos it always helps
Make it clear what content types this is relevant for, and or if this is a new content type

Make sure you post the feature in the Feature Request forum.

-BV52

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Mon, 09/16/2019 - 10:40

Arabic

Hello

Is there any chance to make this tool working with Arabic?

Thank you,

Anna

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BV52's picture

Fri, 11/15/2019 - 19:16

Hi Anna,This content type

Hi Anna,

This content type works with Arabic. You can check my simple content here.

-BV

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Sun, 10/13/2019 - 07:49

Result don't correct with Lao language

Hi

I try with English, Vietnam is OK but with Lao language (chrome browse) it don't match. Please see this image https://prnt.sc/pik41w

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BV52's picture

Mon, 10/14/2019 - 19:06

Hi mannvdn,Did you copy/paste

Hi mannvdn,

Did you copy/paste the answer from another source like word or another website. I tried the same word here and I was able to make it work. Please note that I do not know Lao and only used Google Translate.

-BV52

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Tue, 11/12/2019 - 21:37

Images

I noticed an early comment (2017) about whether you could insert images into the question type. Is that available?

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Wed, 11/13/2019 - 17:38

Hi adhock12,This feature is

Hi adhock12,

This feature is not available for Speak the Words, I'm assuming that the post that you read maybe a feature request but so far no one has added the code for this to happen.

-BV

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Tue, 03/09/2021 - 20:32

Image

Totally agree. It would be great to be able to put a picture in the question. Where should I add the code?

Thank you

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Thu, 12/12/2019 - 09:20

Speak function doesn't work in Moodle App

Hi,

I have downloaded the latest moodle app as it now supports H5P content. However, I am unable to use this content type.

When the "Push To speak" button is clicked, it turns to "Listening..." state, but nothing happens after that.

Can you please confirm if this functionality works with Moodle app or is it a work in progress?

PS: It is working on desktop (chrome browser)

Thanks in advance

rahul..

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Wed, 03/04/2020 - 16:21

Tatar language

Hello! Firstly, thank you so much for this service!
But I'm wondering: is there any possibility to add Tatar Language - and what should be done for this?
best regards, Marat

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BV52's picture

Thu, 03/05/2020 - 02:57

Hi maratismodest,Speak the

Hi Marat,

Speak the Words uses Google's speech API and currently it doesn't support Tatar. Once they start supporting it the core team just need to make a few adjustments in the code and it should also work for Tatar.

-BV

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Sun, 03/08/2020 - 10:23

Compatiblity with IOS

Hello!

Congratulations, this is a big tool for education.

Are there any incompability with IOS?

Since few months don't work well. And Speak the Words doesn't recognise Chrome in iOS.

This is an example: https://englishschooltour.com/english-exercises/speaking/staying-with-a-...

Thank you.

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BV52's picture

Mon, 03/09/2020 - 18:16

Hi salvanieto77,Speak the

Hi salvanieto77,

Speak the Words only works in Chrome sine it uses Google's Speech API. It is simply that iOS (or the WebKit engine) does not support the speech recognition solution that is used by the H5P core team. Using Chrome on iOS doesn't change this fact. It's not a "true" Chrome.

On iOS, Apple does not allow other browser engines next to the WebKit engine that Safari uses. Chrome, Firefox and other browsers on iOS are virtually Safari with some other look-and-feel and some minor feature tweaks.

-BV

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Wed, 04/14/2021 - 21:24

Speak the Words (Not Available)?

How can I create “speak the words” content that is the only reason I created the account in 2019. Now I am not allowed to create this content—how come? Is it disabled? I created a h5p.com account and still, it is not available on there either. When will this interactive tool be made available?

Thanks,

Eduardo

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BV52's picture

Wed, 04/14/2021 - 21:27

Hi Eduardo,Some content types

Hi Eduardo,

Some content types are not enabled by default in H5P.com. To enable them you need to go to Manage Organization -> Settings -> Content type settings.

There are also some content types that are not available at all in H5P.com. Below is the complete list and the reasons why:

https://documentation.h5p.com/content/1290591871936510658

-BV

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Sat, 06/19/2021 - 07:57

Number of items in "Speak the word set"

How many questions one can make in "speak the word sets"?

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Mon, 06/21/2021 - 18:26

Hi Luffar,Checking the codes

Hi Luffar,

Checking the codes there are no "Maximum" number of items that can be created. The most I have seen so far is a set of 50 questions.

-BV

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Sun, 06/20/2021 - 16:55

Creating content with Audio Recorder

I am trying to create a content with audio recorder but can't figure out how to do it. There isn't any example given in "Example & download". There isn't any tutorial as well. Do I need to install a particular audio player? Or do I need to install H5p in my site for this?

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Sun, 06/20/2021 - 17:03

Content with Speak the word

I tried to create this exercise in French. But its not interpreating correctly the voice. Don't understand how to rectify it. I also want to add more question in the exercise but it seems it doesn't allow to add more than 4. Below is the link. Please let me know how to progress.

Subjonctif et un bon ami | H5P

Edit Interactive content Subjonctif et un bon ami | H5P

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Sat, 08/21/2021 - 03:58

Web Speech API

Hi

I understand that 'speak the words' is having compatibility issue with many browsers due to Web Speech API.

Do you think if we can change Web Speech API to Google Speech to Text API (of course API credentials to be provided by the inhouse developer/service provider)?

Are we able to get the source code to update it? if that's possible, can you help us point out which file to update?

I think we should make a move forward instead of hoping browser owners allows web speech API into their browser. This module is such a perfect solution for many people, we shall not waste it...

Your thought?

Thank you

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[email protected]

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 01:01

xapi statements?

Hi, Is there an xapi statement output for this content type? It would be extremely helpful if there were? Thanks!

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Thu, 06/30/2022 - 09:24

Registrazione audio

Fare un aprova

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Jeroen van Dinther

Wed, 12/14/2022 - 12:03

Voice recording works in Audo Recorder, not in Speak the Words

Hi,
There appears to be an issue with the voice recording functionality in Speak the Words and Speak the Words Set when used on iPhone.
Based on what I have tested so far, the voice recording functionality works fine when using the Audio Recorder content type, even on the iPhone or in Safari on a MacBook Air. On Windows laptops or an Android phones everything appears to be working fine in the Chrome and Edge browser.

I currently assume, that the Audio Recorder uses a different technology to control the microphone than the Speak the Words and Speak the Words Set control type. The issue must therefore reside in those two content types.

Is there any chance someone can look into the issue and solve it.
Your help and efforts are highly appreciated.

Best regards, Jeroen

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Wed, 12/14/2022 - 16:41

Hi Jeroen,Unlike Audio

Hi Jeroen,

Unlike Audio Recorder, Speak the Words does not record your voice, instead it uses a speech recognition software called Annyang. Currently this software is only fully supported in Chrome, we've seen some minor issues in Edge like it adds a period at the end but that can be resolved by just adding alternatives. In the case of iOS even when you use Chrome browser it may not work properly, the reason for this is that Chrome in iOS uses Safari's webkit. This means that Chrome in iOS devices is very similar to it being a skin of Safari.

-BV

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Jeroen van Dinther

Wed, 12/14/2022 - 17:51

Thanks for your reply and

Thanks for your reply and clear explanation. I already discovered the workaround for the Edge browser :-)

I tested Speak the Words in Chrome on an MacBook Air, and that works as expected. I have only experienced the issue on the iPhone implementation of Chrome so far, which is understandable now, and is also confirmed here: https://github.com/TalAter/annyang/blob/master/docs/FAQ.md#what-about-ch...

Unfortunately, there is not a lot we can do change that.

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Jeroen van Dinther

Tue, 01/10/2023 - 12:26

Is there a way to prepare and import Speak The Words Sets?

Hi,

After a few weeks of using this content type, and creating more and more sets, I think there must be a more efficient way to create the sets. Is there a way to prepare and import Speak The Words Sets? Entering everything by hand is very time consuming.

Kind regard, Jeroen.

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Tue, 01/10/2023 - 17:54

Hi Jeroen,Import from where?

Hi Jeroen,

Import from where? Are you saying that you have created stand alone Speak the Words and want to combine them in a Speak the Words Set?

-BV

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Jeroen van Dinther

Tue, 01/10/2023 - 18:47

Hi BV,I currently use the H5P

Hi BV,

I currently use the H5P editor to create content using the Flashcards and Speak the Words Set as content types.
What I would like to do, is to move away from manually entering all content via the editor because it take a lot of time. Instead I would prefer to generate e.g. a csv input file specifying the content for each of the fields or attributes of a flashcard or Speak the Words question. Comparable to what solutions like Quizlet allow you to do to import sets of prepared flashcards (dialog cards). Ideally I would be able to import such an input file and it would be converted to an h5p file for the target content type.

I hope this makes sense to you. The goal is to improve productivity and make it easier to create a huge amount of content.

Kind regards,
Jeroen.

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Wed, 01/11/2023 - 16:51

Hi Jeroen,Thank you for the

Hi Jeroen,

Thank you for the explanation. Unfortunately this is not possible but you are welcome to post a feature request. In order for your feature request to attract as much interest as possible make sure it follows the below guidelines:

It is clear from every perspective how the feature will work. We recommend describing the feature with one or more user stories, for instance “As an author, I want it to be possible to pick between different effects for the check answer animation so that the learner will see a variety of effects and also I can adapt the effects to my target audience(I’ll be using pink unicorns which works really well for both my target audience which are 4 year old girls and venture capitalists)”
If the feature can be illustrated with images or videos it always helps
Make it clear what content types this is relevant for, and or if this is a new content type

Make sure you post the feature in the Feature Request forum.

-BV

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