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Peer reviewedEast, Patricia – Language Learning Journal, 1995
Describes a test aimed at investigating the rule knowledge stored in foreign-language learners heads and at determining the relationship between rule knowledge and second-language performance. (CK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Foreign Countries, Grammar, Language Proficiency
Peer reviewedLuukko-Vinchenzo, Leila – Language Learning Journal, 1993
Reviews and comments on the syllabus and lower level examinations held in German used by the Institute of Linguists. Topics include target groups, task-based proficiency examinations, skills examined in L2, skill integration in L2, language integration, task briefs, a listening test, oral tests, and cultural awareness. (CK)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Foreign Countries, German, Language Proficiency
Peer reviewedWoods, Caroline; Neather, Ted – Language Learning Journal, 1994
This article discusses issues involved in second language testing at the secondary school level in Britain. It focuses on the rationale for second language testing and the need to address criticisms of language tests, such as test validity and authenticity of tasks. (nine references) (MDM)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Language Tests, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Programs
Peer reviewedChambers, Francine; Richards, Brian – Language Learning Journal, 1995
Discusses the use of "free conversation" in oral examinations. The use of "free conversation" to describe structured interviews where the teacher does most of the questioning and the candidate supplies most of the information is inaccurate unless the format of tasks can genuinely allow the exchange of previously unknown information. (CK)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Course Descriptions, French, Interviews
Peer reviewedRichards, Brian; Chambers, Francine – Language Learning Journal, 1996
Examined open-ended production tasks in higher level testing in French-as-a-second-language courses in the United Kingdom. The article studied the effect of teachers' linguistic background, training, experience, and ability on their marking of students' oral language tests; the reliability of marking criteria; and the validity of assessing…
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Foreign Countries, French, Language Fluency
Peer reviewedChambers, Francine; Richards, Brian – Language Learning Journal, 1993
Presents the results of a study of the reliability of teacher assessment of the oral examination at General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) for Modern Languages. Teachers' opinions of different types of marking criteria were collected through semistructured interviews after each teacher had assessed a tape-recorded free conversation task…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Data Collection, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedMilton, James; Meara, Paul – Language Learning Journal, 1998
Examined the foreign-language-learning abilities of 14- to 15-year olds in Britain, Germany, and Greece. Comparison of results from tests of students' foreign vocabulary knowledge indicated that British students had only one-third to one-half of the foreign language vocabulary knowledge of Greek and German students. They also spent less time…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
