How to create your own online spelling test, in Australian English, with your own words
Parents and Educators are faced with a daunting task: how to make spelling tests engaging, effective, and easy to manage. We’re here to offer you the perfect solution for your Australian students: Spelling Test Buddy.
Creating an online spelling test has never been easier. The first step is to gather your list of spelling words. These could be words your students find challenging, frequently misspelled words, or vocabulary related to a current topic of study. Once you have your list, creating an interactive spelling test is really easy with Spelling Test Buddy.
- Sign in with your Google account with 1 click here: https://go.spellingtestbuddy.com/
- Enter Your Words: Enter your words, upload a PDF or image, or take a photo. Be sure to choose English (Australia) as the language/accent.
- Customize the Test: Clean up the list by editing or removing words, naming the list, and deciding if you want to shuffle the words.
- Share the Test Link: Send it by email, text, social media, or embed it on your website.
- See the Results: See how your students performed, including which words they missed.
It’s so easy to use!
Try it out!
Want to try it out? Here is a sample spelling test. How well can you do?
I’m a teacher in Australia and I want to create an online spelling test for my students that speaks with an Australian accent
Spelling Test Buddy lets teachers worldwide create online spelling tests for their students. Teachers can:
- Create unlimited word lists with words read in Australian English, US English, UK English, or Indian English accents.
- Manage students.
- Organize students into groups.
- Schedule tests for students, complete with due dates, shuffle options, and more. Schedule your entire term in just a few minutes!
- See results for each test, including which words were missed.
- Generate practice worksheets from your word lists.
When choosing Australian English, you ensure that the audio words and sentences are read in an Australian accent. This ensures students hear words the way they hear them at home.
Learn more about Spelling Test Buddy for Teachers.
Spelling Test Buddy is used by teachers around the world
What if I don’t have my own lists of words?
We provide spelling word lists and sight word lists for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade, all for free. These lists are aligned to the US Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards but work perfectly well with Australian English too. Each grade level contains 30-36 word lists, each with 12-19 words. From each list, you can also generate common spelling and phonics activity worksheets, like sound sorts, draw-and-label activities, word hunts, tic tac toe, and more.
What languages and accents are supported?
Spelling Test Buddy currently supports audio words and sentences in Australian English, US English, UK English, and Indian English. The Australian English option ensures students hear words pronounced in an Australian accent, making it ideal for students in or near Australia. More languages and accents are coming soon!
Conclusion
In conclusion, transforming the traditional spelling test into an engaging, insightful, and manageable online experience is at your fingertips. With a tool designed to make learning fun and effective—whether in Australian English or another dialect—the question is, are you ready to take your spelling tests to the next level?
