My Speaking Score, an AI-powered platform dedicated to helping non-native English speakers excel on the TOEFL Speaking section, has emerged as a standout innovator in the field of language assessment and test preparation. Built on cutting-edge scoring technology and backed by a growing international user base, the platform has been named a 2025 PIEoneer Awards finalist for “Digital Innovation of the Year – Learning,” a global recognition that underscores its effectiveness and impact in the edtech space.
Founded by John Healy, My Speaking Score was born from a deeply personal success story. After coaching a Turkish pharmacist who had failed the TOEFL Speaking section seven times, Healy discovered that access to actual scoring data could unlock real progress. Leveraging that insight, he launched a platform that has since evaluated more than 160,000 speaking responses across 100 countries, helping thousands achieve the elusive 26+ Speaking score required for professional licensing, academic admissions, and immigration pathways.
At the core of My Speaking Score’s innovation is its use of ETS’s proprietary SpeechRater™ and e-rater® technologies—the same engines that assess official TOEFL exams. This unique integration enables the platform to deliver immediate, data-driven evaluations with a degree of accuracy and objectivity that is unmatched by traditional tutors or prep apps. According to Healy, “We built My Speaking Score to eliminate guesswork. Our goal is simple: show learners exactly why they’re not scoring higher—and give them the tools to fix it.”
Unlike conventional TOEFL preparation tools that offer scripted responses or subjective feedback, My Speaking Score provides granular analysis across more than a dozen speech features, including pronunciation, grammar accuracy, fluency, and vocabulary diversity. Users receive automated score predictions as well as radar charts and percentile rankings that make their strengths and weaknesses visible and actionable. This shift from opaque feedback to transparent performance metrics transforms how learners approach exam prep.
“This isn’t a tutor’s opinion or a random rubric—it’s the same technology that evaluates real TOEFL tests,” Healy notes. “We’re giving users access to scoring data that was never accessible before.”
The platform has seen widespread adoption by individuals preparing for high-stakes professional exams like the FPGEE (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination) and NCLEX, where TOEFL Speaking scores are often a prerequisite. Test-takers from diverse geographies—including Brazil, India, Vietnam, Egypt, and the United States—rely on My Speaking Score to meet critical goals with confidence and efficiency.
Recognition from the PIEoneer Awards, a leading international accolade in education innovation, has amplified the platform’s visibility. The award highlights companies and tools that are setting new standards for digital learning. “Being shortlisted for a PIEoneer Award means the world to us,” Healy says. “It’s proof that focused innovation—on a single problem—can have global impact.”
Looking ahead, My Speaking Score is poised to extend its capabilities even further with the upcoming launch of ScorpionAI, a next-generation TOEFL coaching system. ScorpionAI will act as a personalized tutor, analyzing a learner’s unique performance data and delivering targeted exercises, lessons, and practice to improve specific weaknesses. This new product will represent a significant step beyond score prediction toward full-scale skill development.
“We’re not stopping at score prediction,” says Healy. “We’re building a system that can coach every learner, based on their actual weaknesses—not assumptions.”
Through a combination of scientific rigor, accessible technology, and a mission-driven approach, My Speaking Score has become a vital resource for TOEFL test-takers worldwide. As educational institutions, immigration authorities, and professional boards continue to place weight on Speaking scores, tools like My Speaking Score are likely to play an increasingly central role in test preparation strategies.
The platform’s global reach, measurable impact, and alignment with official TOEFL scoring methodology set it apart in a crowded test prep market. Its recognition by the PIEoneer Awards not only affirms its credibility but also signals a broader shift in how language proficiency can be cultivated and assessed in the digital age.
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