by Daniel Rötters, Saumya Muthukamarana and Paulina Da Silva
Pre-Viewing Questions
1. What type of speaking tests did you have to take in school?
2. Choose one speaking tests that you remember. What did it measure?
3. What other abilities or competencies were necessary to perform well during this oral exam?
Post-Viewing Questions
1. What difficulties could occur when designing a valid test on speaking? Give two examples.
2. A teacher wants to assess students‘ listening skills. What test item is more appropriate for testing listening? Why?
- Students take notes and write down everything they understand
- Gap-filling task