FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE AT DENOV INSTITUTE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PEDAGOGY.
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Key words: Language testing, Language proficiency,Test design, Standardized tests, Proficiency tests, Achievement tests, Diagnostic tests, Aptitude tests,Reliability, Validity, Practicality, AuthenticityAbstract
INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE TESTING
Annotation: This article provides a comprehensive overview of language
testing, focusing on its significance, types, and methodologies. It begins by defining
language testing as a systematic process to assess an individual's language proficiency
or specific linguistic skills. The article explores the primary purposes of language
testing, including placement, diagnosis, certification, and research.
It categorizes language tests into standardized, proficiency, achievement,
diagnostic, and aptitude tests, highlighting the distinctions among them. A significant
portion of the discussion is dedicated to test design, addressing the principles of
reliability, validity, practicality, and authenticity in creating effective assessments. The
author emphasizes the importance of aligning tests with learning objectives and the
target audience.
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