Author : Alan Davies
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 48,53 MB
Release : 1999-04-22
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0521658764
This Dictionary of Language Testing contains some 600 entries on language assessment
Author : Seyyed Abbas Mousavi
Publisher :
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 27,15 MB
Release : 1999
Category : English language
ISBN : 9789646054165
Author : Seyyed Abbas Mousavi
Publisher :
Page : 976 pages
File Size : 19,83 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Language and languages
ISBN : 9789643673192
Author : Martin East
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 37,50 MB
Release : 2008-07-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9027290571
This book provides an in-depth analysis of what happens when intermediate level learners of a foreign language use a bilingual dictionary when writing. Dictionaries are frequently promoted to people learning a foreign language. Nevertheless, teachers often talk about their students’ inability to use dictionaries properly, especially when they write, and this can be problematic. This book paints a comprehensive picture of the differences a dictionary makes and brings out the implications for language learning, teaching, and testing practices. It draws on research in which participants in three studies took writing tests in two test conditions – with and without a dictionary. They were also asked what they thought about the two test types. Their performances and opinions were analyzed in a variety of ways. Conclusions from the data highlight some of the practical issues to be kept in mind if we want to help foreign language learners to use bilingual dictionaries effectively when writing.
Author : Tim McNamara
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 20,80 MB
Release : 2006-11-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1405155434
Winner of the SAGE/ILTA Award for Best Book on Language Testing 2009 This volume focuses on the social aspects of language testing, including assessment of socially situated language use and societal consequences of language tests. The authors argue that traditional approaches to ensuring social fairness in tests go some way to addressing social concerns, but a broader perspective is necessary to examine the functions of tests on a societal scale. Considers these issues in relation to language assessment in oral proficiency interviews, and to the assessment of second language pragmatics. Argues that traditional approaches to ensuring social fairness in tests go some way to addressing social concerns, but a broader perspective is necessary if we are to fully understand the social dimension of language assessment.
Author : Desmond Allison
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 35,80 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789971692261
This book brings together two related fields - language testing and language programme evaluation - in a way that no single introductory text has done, and seeks to encourage closer relations between the two in both academic curricula and professional practice. It introduces readers not just to basic concepts, but to some of the major social, educational and research concerns and activities that characterise language testing and evaluation. The book can serve either as a basic text for a taught course, or for self-study. All chapters include suggestions for further reading, and discussions frequently point towards possible explorations in classroom research and practice. A glossary of key concepts and a select annotated bibliography are provided. The book addresses the language teaching profession generally as well as students of applied linguistics and English language teaching.
Author :
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,70 MB
Release : 1999-01-14
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780521650991
Inevitably, it is in the most commonly used languages that the vocabulary of language testing and assessment is most highly developed, and for which most of the literature has been produced. A multilingual glossary has a significant role to play in encouraging the development of language testing in less widely taught languages. The idea of producing a multilingual glossary of assessment and language testing terms has grown out of the needs experienced by members of the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) while engaged in work on language testing projects. It is anticipated that this glossary will be of use, not only to members of ALTE, but to many others working in the context of European languages, who are involved in language testing and assessment. The glossary contains entries in ten languages: Catalan, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
Author : Jack C. Richards
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 22,79 MB
Release : 2013-11-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1317863054
This best-selling dictionary is now in its 4th edition. Specifically written for students of language teaching and applied linguistics, it has become an indispensible resource for those engaged in courses in TEFL, TESOL, applied linguistics and introductory courses in general linguistics. Fully revised, this new edition includes over 350 new entries. Previous definitions have been revised or replaced in order to make this the most up-to-date and comprehensive dictionary available. Providing straightforward and accessible explanations of difficult terms and ideas in applied linguistics, this dictionary offers: Nearly 3000 detailed entries, from subject areas such as teaching methodology, curriculum development, sociolinguistics, syntax and phonetics. Clear and accurate definitions which assume no prior knowledge of the subject matter helpful diagrams and tables cross references throughout, linking related subject areas for ease of reference, and helping to broaden students' knowledge The Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics is the definitive resource for students.
Author : Alister H. Cumming
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 32,87 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781853592966
"The validation of language tests is widely discussed and expected, but only in recent years have researchers adopted a variety of innovative techniques for developing, assessing and validating specific tests of second or foreign language proficiency and their impact on education and society. Indeed, as the present volume clearly demonstrates, many different techniques for empirical analysis and types of evidence may be used to assess and interpret the validity of diverse aspects of language tests as well as the consequences they may have for language students, educators and society."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Author : John A. S. Read
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 49,53 MB
Release : 2000-02-28
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0521627419
This volume presents a framework that expands the traditional concept of a vocabulary test.
