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Peer reviewedFreedman, Elaine S. – System, 1979
Two small-scale studies of foreign language test validity are reviewed. The teacher variable is found to be the great threat to test validity, even when grammatical material is presented in the language laboratory. Suggestions for compensating for teacher influence are offered. (JB)
Descriptors: Language Instruction, Language Laboratories, Language Teachers, Language Tests
