Douglas Dan - Understanding Language Testing - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Understanding Language Testing presents an introduction to language tests and the process of test development that starts at the very beginning. Assuming no knowledge of the field the book promotes a practical understanding of language testing using examples from a variety of languages. While grounded on solid theoretical principles the book focuses on fostering a true understanding of the various uses of language tests and the process of test development scoring test performance analyzing and interpreting test results and above all using tests as ethically and fairly as possible so that test takers are given every opportunity to do their best to learn as much as possible and feel positive about their language learning. Each chapter includes a summary suggestions for further reading and exercises. As such this is the ideal book for both beginning students of linguistics and language education or anyone in a related discipline looking for a first introduction to language testing.
Title: Understanding Language Testing
Author(s): Douglas Dan
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780340983430
Pages: 168 Pages
Publication Date: 12/25/2009
Series: Understanding Language
Category: Applied Linguistics For Elt