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Download full textLatchford, Ann – Digest of Australian Languages and Literacy Issues, 1996
Australia's Occupational English Test (OET) for health professionals was developed in response to the need for immigrant health professions workers to have increased awareness of Australian colloquialisms, improved language training, both in general and within the professions, and cultural awareness training. The test assesses speaking, reading,…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Communication
Lumley, Tom – Digest of Australian Languages and Literacy Issues, 1996
A discussion of current second language testing trends and practices in Australia focuses on the use of performance assessment, providing examples of its application in four specific contexts: an occupational English test used for to assess job-related English language skills as part of the certification procedure for health professionals;…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, College Students, Educational Trends, Foreign Countries
