This book provides an accessible introduction to language assessment and testing, grounded in real-world experiences and practical examples. It is designed for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students in Language Education, Applied Linguistics, and Language Assessment, making it an essential resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of the field.
The author shares personal experiences and reflections on overcoming life's challenges, including surgery, mental illness, and relationship struggles. Through humor and insight, he aims to inspire readers to confront their own trials and recognize their unique strengths. This book serves as both a therapeutic outlet for the author and a source of encouragement for others facing difficulties.
Focusing on the complexities of L2 writing assessments, the book explores three critical choices for developers: defining writing abilities, collecting evidence through writer output, and evaluating performance through scoring. It provides a historical perspective on the evolution of assessment practices, examining how past decisions shaped contemporary methods and discussing various alternative techniques that have gained or lost prominence over time.
Ilustrovaný slovník nabízí pohled do života dávné říše a seznamuje čtenáře s jejími božstvy, démony, ale i magií a mýty.