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Diagnosing the English Speaking Ability of College Students in China -- Validation of the Diagnostic College English Speaking Test
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Zhao, Zhongbao – RELC Journal: A Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 2013
This study investigates the validity of the Diagnostic College English Speaking Test (DCEST) in the context of EFL teaching and learning in China. The experiment was conducted in three stages over the course of eight weeks at a national key university in China. By means of test administration and questionnaire survey, the researcher gathered…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Construct Validity, Language Tests, Diagnostic Tests