Language Testing and Validation An Evidence-Based Approach
Tests for the measurement of language abilities must be constructed according to a coherent validity framework based on the latest developments in theory and practice. This innovative book, by a world authority on language testing, deals with all key aspe
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Cyril J. Weir
Research and Practice in Applied Linguistics General Editors: Christopher N. Candlin and David R. Hall. All books in this series are written by leading researchers and teachers in Applied Linguistics, with broad international experience. They are designed for the MA or PhD student in Applied Linguistics, TESOL or similar subject areas and for the language professional keen to extend their research experience Titles include: Cyril J. Weir LANGUAGE TESTING AND VALIDATION Forthcoming titles: Martin Bygate and Virginia Samuda TASKS IN LANGUAGE LEARNING Francesca Bargiela, Catherine Nickerson and Brigitte Planken BUSINESS COMMUNICATION Sandra Gollin and David R. Hall LANGUAGE FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES Sandra Hale COMMUNITY INTERPRETING Geoff Hall LITERATURE IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION Richard Kiely and Pauline Rea-Dickins PROGRAM EVALUATION IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION Martha Pennington PRONUNCIATION Devon Woods and Emese Bukor INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION Tony Wright LANGUAGE EDUCATION AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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Language Testing and Validation An Evidence-based Approach Cyril J. Weir Centre for Research in Testing, Evaluation and Curriculum (CRTEC) Roehampton University
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