Testing Second Language Speaking
1st Edition
Published on 27. August 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
312 pages
978-0-582-47270-9 (ISBN)
Description
This title brings together in one volume a comprehensive account and critical analysis of testing second language speaking. It 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. Annotated examples are presented to enhance understanding of practical testing projects.
Reviews / Votes
'an in depth study and evaluation of methods used, theory behind and necessary standards within the realm of test and assessment of a speaker's ability in a second language.''...clear and concise...'
Fulcher: Testing Second Language Speaking
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
477 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-47270-9 (9780582472709)
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Glenn Fulcher
Testing Second Language Speaking
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04/2016
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Testing Second Language Speaking
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Testing Second Language Speaking
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Person
Glenn Fulcher is a Professor at the English Language Institute, at the University of Surrey.
Content
Preface 1. The history of testing second language speaking 2. Defining the construct 3. Tasks for second language speaking tests 4. Rating scales 5. Test specifications 6. Raters, training and administration 7. Evaluating second language speaking tests 8. Researching second language speaking tests ReferencesAppendicesIndex