The difference between written and spoken English are analyzed. It is suggested that teachers of English as a second language rely less on specialized techniques of reading aloud written English when teaching oral skills and more on providing opportunities for real communication practice. (CFM)

The multiple choice technique can test written and oral comprehension and linguistic competence at beginning and intermediate levels. Examples of test items concerning sounds, stress, vocabulary, and structures are presented, and brief comments on the items are included. (SW)