{"product_id":"testing-talk-9781350066014","title":"Testing Talk","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOral assessments are of vital importance to second language learners, but how can teachers and examiners best test L2 learner talk and interaction?\u003c\/b\u003e Bringing together theory and research within the field of L2 oral proficiency, with the concept of L2 encompassing any language learned later than the early childhood years, this book provides a state-of-the art overview of what is at stake for L2 learners and examiners, and advice on how to approach testing and assessment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Using data and findings from empirical research to illustrate and discuss key topics, \u003ci\u003eTesting Talk\u003c\/i\u003e takes the reader step-by-step through the major concepts and issues in the oral assessment of second languages, with a main focus on L2 English. Investigating and explaining the most important educational and interactional issues facing both examiners and test-takers, such as the factors which come into play during speaking tests, the differences between common test formats, and the challenge of ens\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48885445591383,"sku":"9781350066014","price":27.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781350066014.jpg?v=1722536422","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/testing-talk-9781350066014","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}