ASSESSING SPEAKING SKILLS: METHODS AND BEST PRACTICES – APPROACHES TO TESTING AND EVALUATING SPEAKING SKILLS.
Keywords:
Speaking skills, assessment, evaluation, language testing, formative assessment, communicative competence.Abstract
Assessing speaking skills is a critical component of language education, reflecting learners' abilities to communicate effectively in real-world situations. This article explores various methods for testing and evaluating speaking skills, outlines best practices for implementation, and emphasizes the importance of formative assessment in language learning.
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