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ATLAS: Computerised Second Language Proficiency Testing.
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Troubleyn, Katrien; And Others – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1996
Discusses the development of the Adaptive Testing Linguistic Achievement Significance (ATLAS) test used to evaluate second language proficiency of Belgian civil servants. Notes that testers encountered various problems caused by the complexity of language, the difference in background of the candidates and the absence of official objective test…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Government Employees
ARIANE: Computerised Mother Tongue Tests for Belgian Civil Servants.
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Van Walle, Ann; And Others – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1996
Discusses ARIANE, a representative computerized mother tongue test measuring relevant aspects of communication and presenting test candidates with a varied selection of different texts and audio material, followed by different strategies. Outlines how the test's objectives were specified, its database and strategies developed, and how the test was…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Communicative Competence (Languages), Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software
Processing the Lancaster Parsed Corpus as Data for a Call Program: The Design and Implementation of the Word Class Drills v1.0.
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Qiao, Hong Liang – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1996
Describes the application of the Instruction Parsed Corpus as data in the Word Class Drills version 1.0 (WCD v1.0), a simple CALL program teaching word classes or grammatical parts of speech. The WCD v1.0 provides two modes of language learning activities, "viz.", the learning mode and the testing mode. (three references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Assisted Instruction, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
A Computerised English Language Proofing Cloze Program.
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Coniam, David – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1997
Describes a computer program that takes multiple-choice cloze passages and compiles them into proofreading exercises. Results reveal that such a computerized test type can be used to accurately measure the proficiency of students of English as a Second Language in Hong Kong. (14 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing