Explore the forefront of automated speaking assessment. This essential book unveils how advanced language technologies score spontaneous speech, transforming language proficiency testing. It offers a clear overview of psychometric foundations, system components, and the scoring of communicative competence, crucial for English language assessment and learning in India. Gain insights into the latest trends and future directions from leading research in speech scoring. A must-read for graduate students, teachers, and researchers in applied linguistics and educational technology.