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Bachman, Lyle; Savignon, Sandra J. – Modern Language Journal, 1986
Current ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Oral Language Proficiency Guidelines are based on an overly narrow view of communicative language proficiency. However, the guidelines do provide a basis for the development of effective teaching and testing methods. (CB)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Evaluation Problems, Higher Education, Interviews