Mote is the Chrome extension for writing with speech to text
Mote's speech to text helps students overcome barriers to writing skill development
Voice to text that works everywhere students learn
Speech to text for writing in Google Workspace, web-based tools, and any site with a text field
Distraction-Free Dictation
Speak naturally without watching words appear. Mote processes your speech after you finish—so you can focus on your thoughts, not the screen.
Dictate don't hesitate
60+ Languages Supported
Dictate in over 60 languages—designed to support the diverse languages spoken by learners. Perfect for multilingual students who want to write in their strongest language first.
Switch languages anytime
Works on Any Website
Use voice to text for essays in Google Docs, quick responses in Google Forms, or notes in Wakelet—anywhere with a text field.
One extension, unlimited sites
Smart Cleanup
Mote automatically adds punctuation and removes filler words like 'umm' and 'err'—so students get clean, readable text without extra editing.
Auto-punctuation included
Direct Text Insertion
Transcribed text appears directly in your active text field. No extra steps—just speak and see your words appear.
Drag and drop supported
Pause & Resume Control
Take your time. Pause to think, then resume when you're ready. Speech to text that matches your natural pace.
Record at your paceHow Mote's speech to text works
Everything you need to know about using voice typing in education
Mote uses advanced speech recognition to convert your spoken words into written text in real-time. Here's what happens:
- Click the microphone: Open the Mote sidebar and tap the voice typing button
- Start speaking: Talk naturally—Mote captures your voice as you speak
- Watch it appear: Your words are transcribed and inserted into the active text field
- Edit as needed: Review and refine your text once you're done
Mote's voice to text supports 60+ languages—designed to support the diverse languages spoken by learners in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand:
- English (US, UK, Australian, Canadian, and more variants)
- Spanish (including Latin American variants)
- French, German, Italian, Portuguese
- Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese
- Arabic, Hindi, Tagalog, and many more
Mote's speech to text works anywhere you can type on the web:
- Google Docs: Write essays, reports, and creative writing
- Google Slides: Add speaker notes or slide content
- Google Forms: Answer open-ended questions quickly
- Wakelet: Create collections and reflections
- Any text field: Email, learning platforms, assessment tools
Mote's speech to text for writing is designed specifically for education:
- Automatic punctuation: Mote adds periods, commas, and question marks—so students don't have to say "period" or "comma"
- Filler word removal: "Umm", "err", and other hesitations are automatically cleaned up
- Distraction-free: Text appears after speaking, not during—so students can focus on their thoughts instead of watching words appear
- Works everywhere: Unlike Google Docs' built-in voice typing, Mote works on any website
- Part of a learning toolkit: Combined with Read Aloud and Text Prediction for complete support
Speech to text technology is highly accurate, but occasional errors happen. Here's how to handle them:
- Speak clearly: Enunciate words, especially proper nouns
- Check background noise: Find a quiet space when possible
- Review and edit: Treat voice typing as a first draft—editing is part of writing
- Use Read Aloud: Have Mote read your text back to catch errors
Why speech to text matters for students
Research-backed reasons to use voice to text for writing
Support for diverse learners
Students with dysgraphia, fine motor challenges, or delayed processing can express ideas without the physical barrier of typing.
Focus on content, not mechanics
Confidence for multilingual learners
When students can speak their ideas first, they focus on language and expression—not hunting for keys.
Participate fully from day one
Oral rehearsal builds fluency
Speaking ideas aloud before writing is a research-backed strategy for improving writing quality.
Speak first, then refineReady to try speech to text for writing?
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