This volume examines the nature of second language listening proficiency and how it can be assessed. The book highlights the need for test developer ...

This edited volume develops a theoretical framework for validating tests of second language ability. The chapter authors show how an understanding and ...

This volume reports research that informs the development of reading and listening assessment in IELTS. This volume brings together a set of eight IE ...

Language Testing Matters explores the social and educational impact of language testing and assessment at regional, national and international level. ...

This volume explores the use of summary tasks as an effective means of assessing reading comprehension ability. It reports on a series of empirical ...