Knowledge-based Vocabulary Lists (KVL)
Discover the 5,000 words learners know best. The Knowledge-based Vocabulary Lists (KVL) were created as part of an innovative research project sponsored by the British Council.
Monograph
Scoring second language spoken and written performance: issues, options and directions
Speaking and writing are key skills in language learning, but scoring these performances is complex and has attracted a lot of attention in both first and second language learning contexts.
Validity: Theoretical development and integrated arguments
A deep dive into what makes a test valid, from theory to real-world practice, highlighting the evidence needed to prove test quality.
Rethinking the second language listening test
This monograph explores common myths about listening tests and offers fresh, practical ideas for how they can be rethought.
Assessing the language of young learners
Linking language levels to age, this research explores how assessment, especially formative testing, can align with young learners’ linguistic, cognitive, and social development.