Testing Second Language Speaking
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Testing Second Language Speaking
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Author : Glenn Fulcher
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-10-13
Testing Second Language Speaking written by Glenn Fulcher and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-13 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The testing and assessment of second language learners is an essential part of the language learning process. Glenn Fulcher's Testing Second Language Speaking is a state-of-the-art volume that considers the assessment of speaking from historical, theoretical and practical perspectives. The book offers the first systematic, comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of the testing of second language speaking. Written in a clear and accessible manner, it covers: Explanations of the process of test design Costing test design projects How to put the test into practice Evaluation of speaking tests Task types for testing speaking Testing learners with disabilities It also contains a wealth of examples, including task types that are commonly used in speaking tests, approaches to researching speaking tests and specific methodologies that teachers, students and test developers may use in their own projects. Successfully integrating practice and theory, this book demystifies the process of testing speaking and provides a thorough treatment of the key ethical and technical issues in speaking evaluation.
Examining Speaking
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Author : Lynda B. Taylor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Examining Speaking written by Lynda B. Taylor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY categories.
"This edited volume develops a theoretical framework for validating tests of second language speaking ability. The framework is then applied through an examination of the tasks in Cambridge ESOL speaking tests from a number of different validity perspectives that reflect the socio-cognitive nature of any assessment event. The chapter authors show how an understanding and analysis of the framework and its components can assist test developers to operationalise their tests more effectively, especially in relation to the key criteria that differentiate one proficiency level from another"--Provided by publisher.
Assessment In Second Language Pronunciation
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Author : Okim Kang
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-07-14
Assessment In Second Language Pronunciation written by Okim Kang and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-14 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Assessment in Second Language Pronunciation highlights the importance of pronunciation in the assessment of second language speaking proficiency. Leading researchers from around the world cover practical issues as well as theoretical principles, enabling the understanding and application of the theory involved in assessment in pronunciation. Key features of this book include: Examination of key criteria in pronunciation assessment, including intelligibility, comprehensibility and accentedness; Exploration of the impact of World Englishes and English as a Lingua Franca on pronunciation assessment; Evaluation of the validity and reliability of testing, including analysis of scoring methodologies; Discussion of current and future practice in assessing pronunciation via speech recognition technology. Assessment in Second Language Pronunciation is vital reading for students studying modules on pronunciation and language testing and assessment.
Language Testing Reconsidered
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Author : Janna D. Fox
language : en
Publisher: University of Ottawa Press
Release Date : 2007-06-01
Language Testing Reconsidered written by Janna D. Fox and has been published by University of Ottawa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-01 with Education categories.
Language Testing Reconsidered provides a critical update on major issues that have engaged the field of language testing since its inception. Anyone who is working in, studying or teaching language testing should have a copy of this book. The information, discussions, and reflections offered within the volume address major developments within the field over the past decades, enlivened by current "takes" on these issues. The real value of this collection, however, lies in its consideration of the past as a means of defining the future agenda of language testing.
Issues In Teaching Learning And Testing Speaking In A Second Language
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Author : Mirosław Pawlak
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-11-13
Issues In Teaching Learning And Testing Speaking In A Second Language written by Mirosław Pawlak and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-13 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The volume constitutes a state-of-the-art account of issues related to teaching, learning and testing speaking in a second language. It brings together contributions by Polish and international scholars which seek to create links between theory, research and classroom practice, report the findings of studies investigating the impact of linguistic, cognitive and affective factors on the development and use of speaking skills, and provide concrete pedagogic proposals for instruction and assessment in this area. As such, the book will be of interest not only to second language acquisition theorists and researchers, but also to foreign language teachers willing to enhance the quality of speaking instruction in their classrooms.
Practice Tests For Igcse English As A Second Language Listening And Speaking Book 1
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Author : Marian Barry
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2010-02-04
Practice Tests For Igcse English As A Second Language Listening And Speaking Book 1 written by Marian Barry and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-04 with Education categories.
The tests will help familiarise students with the format and requirements of the Reading and Writing/Listening and Speaking papers. This book, written by an experienced examiner, contains four exam-format practice tests for each of Papers 3, 4 and 5 of the Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Core and Extended levels).
Examining Speaking
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Author : Lynda Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2011-08-25
Examining Speaking written by Lynda Taylor and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-25 with Foreign Language Study categories.
An up-to-date review of the relevant literature on assessing speaking.
Scoring Second Language Spoken And Written Performance
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Author : Judith Fairbairn
language : en
Publisher: British Council Monographs on Modern Language Testing
Release Date : 2021
Scoring Second Language Spoken And Written Performance written by Judith Fairbairn and has been published by British Council Monographs on Modern Language Testing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with English language categories.
The ability to speak and write effectively is widely recognized as an important skill in many contexts and for many purposes, both personal, educational and professional. Because these skills are considered important in second and foreign language learning contexts, they are often included in performance assessments. The scoring of such performances is, however, a complex undertaking and has attracted much attention, both in first and second language learning contexts. The increasing use of automated scoring systems has added to this complexity in recent years. It is therefore all the more surprising that there is no book available that provides an overview of this topic area - the scoring of second language performances. This monograph fills this gap, by drawing together the latest literature in the area. It focusses on issues relating to both rater-mediated assessments and sets out consideration in relation to automated scoring systems (and other technology) which are increasingly used in our field. This monograph provides a useful introduction to graduate students, researchers, test developers, other practitioners and teachers to this topic which has in many ways dominated the field of language assessment over many decades.
The Cambridge Guide To Second Language Assessment
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Author : Barry O'Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012-01-30
The Cambridge Guide To Second Language Assessment written by Barry O'Sullivan and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-30 with Foreign Language Study categories.
"The Cambridge Guide to Second Language Assessment aims to present in one volume an up-to-date guide to the central areas of assessing the second language performance of English by speakers of other languages. This volume provides snapshots of significant issues and trends that have shaped language assessment in the past and highlights the current state of our understanding of these issues"--
Teaching And Testing Second Language Pragmatics And Interaction
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Author : Carsten Roever
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-09-30
Teaching And Testing Second Language Pragmatics And Interaction written by Carsten Roever and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Pragmatic ability is crucial for second language learners to communicate appropriately and effectively; however, pragmatics is underemphasized in language teaching and testing. This book remedies that situation by connecting theory, empirical research, and practical curricular suggestions on pragmatics for learners of different proficiency levels: It surveys the field comprehensively and, with useful tasks and activities, offers rich guidance for teaching and testing L2 pragmatics. Mainly referring to pragmatics of English and with relevant examples from multiple languages, it is an invaluable resource for practicing teachers, graduate students, and researchers in language pedagogy and assessment.