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Applying the socio-cognitive framework: gathering validity evidence during the development of a speaking test ; Lessons and Legacy: A Tribute to Professor Cyril J Weir (1950–2018)
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Development of empirically driven checklists for learners’ interactional competence
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Validating speaking test rating scales through microanalysis of fluency using PRAAT
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Interactional Competence measured in group oral tests: how do test-taker characteristics, task types and group sizes affect co-constructed discourse in groups?
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Researching metadiscourse markers in candidates’ writing at Cambridge FCE, CAE and CPE levels
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Effects of pre-task planning time on paired oral test performance
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Aspects of fluency across assessed levels of speaking proficiency
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Towards a model of multi-dimensional performance of C1 level speakers assessed in the Aptis Speaking Test
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Developing tools for learning oriented assessment of interactional competence: bridging theory and practice
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Researching L2 writers’ use of metadiscourse markers at intermediate and advanced levels
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Aspects of fluency across assessed levels of speaking proficiency
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Researching L2 writers’ use of metadiscourse markers at intermediate and advanced levels
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The role of the L1 in testing L2 English ; Ontologies of English. Conceptualising the language for learning, teaching, and assessment
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This chapter compares and contrasts two research studies that addressed the role of L1 in the assessment of L2 spoken English. The first research is a small-scale, mixed-methods study which explored the impact of test-takers’ L1 backgrounds in the paired speaking task of a standardised test of general English provided by an international examination board (Nakatsuhara and Jaiyote, 2015). The key question in the research was how we can ensure fairness to test-takers who perform paired tests in shared and non-shared L1 pairs. The second research is a large-scale, a priori test validation study conducted as a part of the development of a new EAP (English for academic purposes) test offered by a national examination board, targeting only single L1 users (Nakatsuhara, 2014). Of particular interest is the way in which its pronunciation rating scale was developed and validated in the single L1 context. In light of these examples of research into international and locally-developed tests, this chapter aims to demonstrate the importance of the construct of a test and its score usage when reconsidering a) whether specific English varieties are considered to be construct-relevant or construct-irrelevant and b) what Englishes (rather than ‘standard’ English) should be elicited and assessed. Nakatsuhara, F. (2014). A Research Report on the Development of the Test of English for Academic Purposes (TEAP) Speaking Test for Japanese University Entrants – Study 1 & Study 2, available on line at: www.eiken.or.jp/teap/group/pdf/teap_speaking_report1.pdf Nakatsuhara, F. and Jaiyote, S. (2015). Exploring the impact of test-takers’ L1 backgrounds on paired speaking test performance: how do they perform in shared and non-shared L1 pairs? BAAL / Cambridge University Press Applied Linguistics Seminar, York St John University, UK (24-26/06/2015). ; Eiken Foundation of Japan
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English language assessment; English language testing
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The discourse of the IELTS Speaking Test : interactional design and practice
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Exploring the use of video-conferencing technology in the assessment of spoken language: a mixed-methods study
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Exploring performance across two delivery modes for the same L2 speaking test: face-to-face and video-conferencing delivery: a preliminary comparison of test-taker and examiner behaviour
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Exploring performance across two delivery modes for the IELTS Speaking Test: face-to-face and video-conferencing delivery (Phase 2)
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Investigating examiner interventions in relation to the listening demands they make on candidates in oral interview tests ; Emerging issues in the assessment of second language listening
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