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How Language Assessment Works
Test Development
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How is a test developed? This video looks at the test development process and its different phases.
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In this section
How Language Assessment Works
Test Development
Assessing Reading
Assessing Writing
Assessing Listening
Assessing Speaking
Assessing General Language Proficiency
Assessing Young Learners
Assessing English for Specific Purposes
Understanding Test Validity in English Language Assessment
CEFR and Language Assessment
Technology and Language Assessment
British Council and Assessment
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