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Vafaee, Payman; Suzuki, Yuichi; Kachisnke, Ilina – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 2017
Several previous factor-analytic studies on the construct validity of grammaticality judgment tests (GJTs) concluded that untimed GJTs measure explicit knowledge (EK) and timed GJTs measure implicit knowledge (IK) (Bowles, 2011; R. Ellis, 2005; R. Ellis & Loewen, 2007). It has also been shown that, irrespective of the time condition chosen,…
Descriptors: Grammar, Second Language Learning, Knowledge Level, Factor Analysis
Bowden, Harriet Wood – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 2016
Proficiency is a key variable in late second language (L2) learning, but one that is undermeasured in current research. This study investigates whether L2 oral proficiency can be quickly and reliably assessed via the Spanish "elicited imitation task" (EIT; Ortega, Iwashita, Rabie, & Norris, 1999). Thirty-seven L2 learners of Spanish…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Language Proficiency, Oral Language, Spanish
Kim, Jeong-eun; Nam, Hosung – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 2017
Timed grammaticality judgment tests (TGJT) and oral elicited imitation tests (OEIT) are considered reliable and valid measures of implicit linguistic knowledge, but studies consistently observe better performances on the TGJT than the OEIT due to the different types of processing they require: comprehension for the TGJT and production for the…
Descriptors: Grammar, Language Processing, Language Tests, Second Language Learning
Zhang, Runhan – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 2015
Although many theoretical issues revolving around implicit and explicit knowledge in second language (L2) acquisition hinge on the ability to measure these two types of knowledge, few empirical studies have attempted to do so. However, R. Ellis (2005) did develop a battery of tests intended to provide relatively separate measures. This study aims…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, College Freshmen, English (Second Language), Knowledge Level

Ross, Steven; Berwick, Richard – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1992
Examination of oral proficiency interview discourse suggests that the extent of interviewer accommodation is an overlooked criterion for gauging the authenticity of the interview as simulated conversational interaction and that misplaced accommodation could threaten interview validity and the rating process. (61 references) (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Adults, Discourse Analysis, Interviews, Language Proficiency

Clark, John L. D.; Clifford, Ray T. – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1988
Briefly describes the rationale, history of development, and current status of the "proficiency-based" testing movement in the United States. and cites areas in which additional research and development work are recommended to enhance both the validity and the practical value of this approach. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Language Proficiency, Language Tests, Second Language Learning

Shohamy, Elana – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1988
Proposes a framework for foreign language testing that consists of several different types of speech interactions. The interactions are assessed with rating scales whose criteria vary according to the intended use of the test results. The framework is evaluated in terms of reliability and validity. A sample oral test is given. (Author/DJD)
Descriptors: Interlanguage, Language Proficiency, Language Styles, Language Tests