Testing second language speaking

Author(s)

• Fulcher, Glenn

Bibliographic Information

Testing second language speaking

Glenn Fulcher

（Applied linguistics and language study / general editor, C.N. Candlin）

Pearson/Longman, 2003

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 256-276) and index

Description and Table of Contents

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.

Table of Contents

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

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Details

• NCID: BA64424860
• ISBN:
  • 0582472709
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London ; Tokyo
• Pages/Volumes: xxi, 288 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • DC21 : 418.0071
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Second language acquisition -- Testing
  • LCSH : English language -- Spoken English -- Examinations
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00237819