1. A method for providing input functionality for a speech recognition interaction module, comprising: receiving an indication of a touch anywhere on a touch screen interface of a mobile computing device; upon reception of the indication of the touch anywhere on the touch screen interface, activating a listening mechanism of a speech recognition module; and displaying dynamic visual feedback of a measured sound level of a spoken utterance received by the speech recognition module, wherein the displayed dynamic visual feedback is rendered as centered around an area on the touch screen at which the touch is received.