Free Spelling Test Generator with Audio
Free spelling test generator: create audio spelling tests from your own word lists in seconds. Students hear each word spoken aloud, used in a sentence, and type their answer.
Spelling Test Buddy’s spelling test generator lets teachers, parents, and homeschoolers create audio-based spelling tests from custom word lists in seconds. Every generated test automatically reads each word aloud, uses it in a sentence for context, grades itself instantly, and shows you exactly which words each student missed. There is nothing to install; enter or upload your words, and share a link.
What does a generated spelling test look like in Spelling Test Buddy?
Here is a sample generated spelling test. How well can you do?
Why would you want to generate an audio spelling test?
Do you have a classroom full of students who need to practice spelling words? Or, do you have a child who needs to practice spelling words at home?
With Spelling Test Buddy, you can generate a spelling test in seconds.
Each generated Spelling Test will automatically include audio for each word, as well as a sentence that uses the word in context.
Why is spelling important?
Learning spelling is a critical skill for students as they progress through their literacy education. There are two key questions to consider:
- Do spelling tests make students better at taking spelling tests?
- Do spelling tests make students better at spelling words correctly during their writing in general?
The answer to both of these questions is a resounding yes. Spelling Test Buddy reviewed the latest research around spelling, brain development, and the Science of Reading in detail. Our research analyzed a 2014 meta-analysis by researchers Steven Graham and Tanya Santangelo, published in Reading and Writing, which reviewed 53 studies covering over 6,000 K–12 students. That meta-analysis found “strong and consistent support for teaching spelling,” reporting that formal spelling instruction improved spelling performance versus no instruction, that gains held up over time rather than fading, and that results were consistent across grade levels. Therefore, spelling-test practice benefits both test-taking and general writing ability.
What are the benefits to using audio spelling tests vs. paper spelling tests in the classroom?
There are several benefits to using audio spelling tests vs. paper spelling tests in the classroom:
- Audio spelling tests let each student hear and repeat the words they need to spell as many times as they need.
- Audio spelling tests allow students to listen to the word being used in context, which helps them understand how the word is used in a sentence.
- For older students, audio spelling tests can also provide definitions of the words they are spelling, which helps them understand the meaning of the word and prepares them for broader usage in context.
- Audio spelling tests help reinforce typing skills, as students need to type the words they are spelling.
What are the drawbacks to using audio spelling tests vs. paper spelling tests in the classroom?
- Distributing and managing devices may add complexity to your classroom management plan.
- There are some studies that show that writing words by hand improves retention better than typing them.
- Some students may not have access to devices at home, so they may not be able to practice spelling words at home.
How can I generate spelling tests for Kindergarden, First Grade, or Second Grade students?
Spelling Test Buddy includes a full, science-backed spelling curriculum for Kindergarden, First Grade, and Second Grade students.
Simply create a word list for each week, then add the words from Advanced Options > Populate your Word List > by using one of our pre-made word lists to add words for each weekly test.
You now have a full generated curriculum of spelling words!
How do you use Spelling Test Buddy to create and manage audio spelling tests for your students?
Teachers, this is really easy to do with Spelling Test Buddy:
- Sign in with email or your Google account
- Create your Word List: Upload a PDF/Word doc, take a photo, enter your words manually, or generate a list based on a specific phonetic pattern that you are trying to reinforce
- Create your students
- Share your Classroom Link: Distribute it through Google Classroom, Seesaw, email, or other platform
- See the results: See how your test takers did on your test, including what words they missed.
Learn more about Spelling Test Buddy.
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What if you want to use Spelling Test Buddy for home use, either for practice at home or for homeschool?
This is also really easy to do with Spelling Test Buddy:
- Sign in with email or your Google account
- Create your Word List: Upload a PDF/Word doc, take a photo, enter your words manually, or generate a list based on a specific phonetic pattern that you are trying to reinforce
- Create your student
- Share your Classroom Link: have your student open the Classroom Link on their device
- See the results: See how your test takers did on your test, including what words they missed
Learn more about Spelling Test Buddy For Home.
