1. A target word appears
Students read the word shown on screen.
Beta voice game
Monster Mic
Students say target words into the microphone for speaking practice. It is experimental, so microphone reliability can depend on the device, browser, and classroom noise.
What Is This Game?
Monster Mic is an experimental ESL speaking practice game. Students say the target word into the microphone to damage the monster, giving teachers a simple way to try short speaking turns when the browser, microphone, and classroom noise level are suitable.
How Students Play
2. Students speak
They say the target word clearly into the device or classroom microphone.
3. The monster reacts
Correct spoken words score 100 points, reduce monster health, and move to the next target word.
Game Modes
Solo Speaking
One student speaks at a time. Best for short pronunciation turns, tutoring, and small groups where the microphone can hear clearly.
Difficulty Levels
Easy
Uses the current speaking flow: one target word, 5 second response window, and 8 monster health. Difficulty does not currently change pacing.
Medium
Available through shared setup, but Monster Mic currently keeps the same speech timing and scoring behavior.
Hard
Available through shared setup, but Monster Mic currently keeps the same speech timing and scoring behavior.
Learning Modes
Speaking Target Word
Students see the written word and say it aloud. This develops pronunciation confidence, oral vocabulary recall, and willingness to speak.
Classroom setup
Microphone quality matters
Voice recognition depends on device mic, browser support, and classroom noise.
Projector or TV
Designed for classroom screens so everyone can follow the action.
Browser-based
Runs in the browser - no app install required.
Teacher control
Choose the game, vocabulary, mode, and round length before play.
Best classroom setup
Use a clear microphone setup, good room control, and reduce background noise when possible.
Classroom Recommendations
Small-group speaking turn
Mode: Solo Speaking. Difficulty: Easy. Learning Mode: Speaking Target Word. Duration: short teacher-led turns.
Tutoring pronunciation check
Mode: Solo Speaking. Difficulty: Easy. Learning Mode: Speaking Target Word. Duration: one word queue at a time.
Confidence practice
Mode: Solo Speaking. Difficulty: Easy. Learning Mode: Speaking Target Word. Duration: use when the room is quiet enough for recognition.
Works with MotJAM features
Teacher Toolkit
Use speaking order, name picker, and classroom timer to support speaking practice.
Custom Lesson Sets
Monster Mic can use selected lesson vocabulary when launched with session words, but it should still be treated as experimental speaking practice.
Why Teachers Love It
- It gives students a playful reason to speak target words aloud.
- It is useful for small groups, tutoring, and pronunciation confidence practice.
- It is honest about microphone limits, so teachers can choose it when conditions are right.
Try voice practice carefully.
Monster Mic is useful for speaking turns when your classroom microphone setup is ready.