Adaptive testing and the LanguageCert Test of English
A test – through most teachers’ and students’ eyes – is usually a linear operation consisting of a set number…... Read more.
How can I prepare for the exams?
I have to say I am not particularly fond of exam preparation. I find that too much time is…... Read more.
Red Balloons, London T-Shirts and Open Doors: The Experiences of an Oral Examiner
“Look at the following pictures. I would like you to describe them for me please,” I asked as I…... Read more.
English through Drama: A Holistic Second Language Learning Method
I always perceived teaching as a happy journey; as an adventure both for the teacher and the students. Having…... Read more.
The 3 Principles to Supporting Special Educational Needs Students
Research in the field of special educational needs and inclusion has equipped the educational community with evidence-based practices and…... Read more.
A Short Paper Proposing That We Need to Write Shorter Papers
Our current journals in language education are full of long papers. A typical journal might have, at most, five major…... Read more.
George Drivas explores the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ and investigates different forms of assessment.
George Drivas studied English Literature at the University of Athens and Theoretical Linguistics at the University of Reading, UK.…... Read more.
A language certificate at the age of 12, 15 or 16? What’s the point?
To answer this question, it is important to remember that FL learning is not meant to be merely a school…... Read more.
TOEFL® Essentials™ Assessment: Design and development of a new test
Every new test at ETS is created through a careful design and development process. The newest addition to the TOEFL® Family…... Read more.
The First Lesson: What to Do and What Not to Do
It’s that time of year again, when teachers meet new students, students meet new teachers and students meet new students.…... Read more.