This volume introduces a new concept, 'criterial features', for the learning, teaching and testing of English as a second language. The work is based ...

This book introduces the theoretical and empirical bases for the definition of language learning level in functional 'Can Do' terms for the English Pr ...

The Council of Europe released a preliminary version of the Manual for Relating Language Examinations to the Common European Framework of Reference fo ...

This book is a centenary volume to mark 100 years of Cambridge English exams. The volume chronicles the history of Cambridge ESOL, from the first adm ...

The book investigates the explanatory variables for the passage-reading comprehension performance of Japanese EFL learners and their sentence-reading ...

This critical history covers 70 years of two major UCLES / Cambridge ESOL international exams: the First Certificate in English (FCE) and the Certific ...

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 publication highlights the need for test developers to provide clear explanations of the ability constructs which underpin tests offered in the p ...

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

This volume explores the impact of language frameworks on learning, teaching and assessment, viewed from the perspective of policies, procedures and c ...

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. ...