Publisher's Synopsis
Writing English Language Tests is for all teachers who write tests of English, from the classroom teachers writing for a particular class to the test constructor writing for an examination board. It gives detailed guidance on how to write, administer and score test questions, and how to avoid the pitfalls. It outlines the general principles of language testing, and shows how different types of test questions can be applied to different language tests. The new edition of this well-established title reflects recent development in language testing techniques, and contains a more comprehensive selection of sample test items from current examinations and tests administered by the major examining bodies.
