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 an indication of a 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 visual feedback is rendered as centered around an area on the touch screen at which a touch is received.