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Kim, Jungtae; Craig, Daniel A. – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2012
Videoconferencing offers new opportunities for language testers to assess speaking ability in low-stakes diagnostic tests. To be considered a trusted testing tool in language testing, a test should be examined employing appropriate validation processes [Chapelle, C.A., Jamieson, J., & Hegelheimer, V. (2003). "Validation of a web-based ESL…
Descriptors: Speech Communication, Testing, Language Tests, Construct Validity
Marashi, Hamid; Maherinia, Elaheh – Journal on English Language Teaching, 2011
Lexical items, because they are language specific forms are undoubtedly one of the most difficult tasks in learning a second language. Phrasal verbs perhaps further exacerbate this difficult task since the meaning of already known verbs changes drastically when combined with different particles. Hence, facilitating the learning of these commonly…
Descriptors: Speech Skills, Speech Communication, Verbs, Phrase Structure