Language assessment or language testing courses are taught as required or elective courses in many graduate and doctoral programs, particularly in the subjects of applied linguistics, English for …

Proficiency Tests: Used to assess an examinee’s level of language ability without respect to a particular curriculum. (This typically involves assessing more than one narrow aspect/element of language).

Our short animations give you an insight into some of the main topics in language assessment. The practical skills topics also have accompanying worksheets and answer keys for you to work through …

Language assessments take various forms depending on the skill or proficiency level being tested. In this post, we'll describe and define different types of language testing so you can better understand …

May 24, 2025 · Language assessment refers to the systematic process of evaluating learners' language abilities, including their knowledge, skills, and competencies in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Feb 2, 2023 · As we’ve seen, meaningful language assessment covers four essential areas: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. So how should each one be assessed, and where can you find …

Mar 22, 2025 · Language testing needs a correspondence between language test performance and language in use, using real-world tasks that learners are called to perform. Focused on written and …

Feb 28, 2025 · Language assessment plays a critical role in evaluating an individual’s proficiency in a specific language. Whether for academic purposes, employment, or personal growth, it helps …

Developed by American Councils, The National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL®) is an online language assessment in four critical languages: Arabic (MSA), Korean, Portuguese (global), …

Nov 12, 2025 · LAQ publishes original articles addressing theoretical issues, empirical research, and professional standards and ethics related to language assessment, as well as interdisciplinary …