TY - BOOK AU - Luoma,Sari TI - Assessing speaking T2 - Cambridge language assessment series SN - 0521804876 (pbk.) AV - P53.6 .L86 2004 U1 - 418.0071 22 PY - 2004/// CY - Cambridge, New York PB - Cambridge University Press KW - Language and languages KW - Ability testing KW - English language KW - Study and teaching KW - Foreign speakers KW - Oral communication KW - Conversation N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 192-200) and index; Introduction -- The nature of speaking -- Speaking tasks -- Speaking scales -- Theoretical models -- Developing test specifications -- Developing speaking tasks -- Ensuring a reliable and valid speaking assessment N2 - Sari Luoma outlines current language assessment paradigms and research findings to inform teachers and language test developers on how to design and develop suitable speaking tests and assessment tools for their students UR - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1111/2011381852-d.html ER -