Exploring Language Assessment and Testing: Language in Action (Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics)

The Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics series takes an innovative 'practice-to-theory' approach, with a 'back-to-front' structure.This leads the reader from real-world problems and issues, through a discussion of intervention and how to engage with these concerns, before finally relating these practical issues to theoretical foundations. Exploring Language Assessment and Testing offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction, beginning with practical advice and real-world examples that lead readers into the theory and academic field of language assessment and testing.Extensively updated, this edition responds to recent developments in assessment research, policy, and technology. It features expanded coverage of current debates and future directions, including fairness, feedback literacy, and the evolving role of assessment in learning.Green explores the impact of artificial intelligence, automated scoring, and digital testing platforms, offering timely insights into the