
Exploring Language Assessment and Testing
Language in Action
Anthony Green(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Will be published approx. on 30. November 2026
Book
Hardback
252 pages
978-1-041-02417-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics series takes an innovative 'practice-to-theory' approach, with a 'back-to-front' structure. This leads the reader from real-world problems and issues, through a discussion of intervention and how to engage with these concerns, before finally relating these practical issues to theoretical foundations.
Exploring Language Assessment and Testing offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction, beginning with practical advice and real-world examples that lead readers into the theory and academic field of language assessment and testing. Extensively updated, this edition responds to recent developments in assessment research, policy, and technology.
It features expanded coverage of current debates and future directions, including fairness, feedback literacy, and the evolving role of assessment in learning. Green explores the impact of artificial intelligence, automated scoring, and digital testing platforms, offering timely insights into the changing landscape of language assessment. Additional reader tasks with author commentaries support reflection and application, while a glossary of key terms and annotated further reading enhance usability. With its inclusive treatment of classroom-based and large-scale assessment, this book is designed to support professional development and deepen assessment literacy, providing a principled, practice-informed engagement with language assessment. This edition enables readers to navigate the complexities of language assessment with clarity, confidence, and critical insight.
This book is an indispensable introduction for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students studying Language Education, Applied Linguistics and Language Assessment. It also serves as a practical guide for educators, researchers, and test developers.
Exploring Language Assessment and Testing offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction, beginning with practical advice and real-world examples that lead readers into the theory and academic field of language assessment and testing. Extensively updated, this edition responds to recent developments in assessment research, policy, and technology.
It features expanded coverage of current debates and future directions, including fairness, feedback literacy, and the evolving role of assessment in learning. Green explores the impact of artificial intelligence, automated scoring, and digital testing platforms, offering timely insights into the changing landscape of language assessment. Additional reader tasks with author commentaries support reflection and application, while a glossary of key terms and annotated further reading enhance usability. With its inclusive treatment of classroom-based and large-scale assessment, this book is designed to support professional development and deepen assessment literacy, providing a principled, practice-informed engagement with language assessment. This edition enables readers to navigate the complexities of language assessment with clarity, confidence, and critical insight.
This book is an indispensable introduction for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students studying Language Education, Applied Linguistics and Language Assessment. It also serves as a practical guide for educators, researchers, and test developers.
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Series
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate and Undergraduate Advanced
Illustrations
1 s/w Photographie bzw. Rasterbild, 10 s/w Zeichnungen, 15 s/w Tabellen, 11 s/w Abbildungen
15 Tables, black and white; 10 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Halftones, black and white; 11 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-041-02417-0 (9781041024170)
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Person
Anthony Green is Director of Research at Oxford University Press ELT and author of several books on language assessment and language learning. His work bridges theory and practice in assessment design, validation, and policy impact, shaping global standards in fairness, classroom applications, and sustainable professional development.
Content
Part I 1. Putting Language Assessment in Its Place 2. Purposes for Assessment 3. The Practice of Language Assessment 4. The Qualities of Effective Assessment Systems Part II 5. Assessing Receptive Skills 6. Assessing Productive, Interactive, and Mediational Skills Part III 7. Multiplication and Division: A Brief Thematic History of Language Assessment 8. Principles, Ethics, and Frameworks 9. Technology and the Future of Language Assessment