Language ability in academic versus real life settings can differ greatly. That's why the CEFR is the perfect tool to measure what students really 'can do'.
“Don’t laugh at me!” Understanding students’ attitudes to pronunciation
Teachers and students have conflicting goals when it comes to English pronunciation and accents. This post outlines the two perspectives and a possible solution to the problem.
How to assess a test
In this post, Andrew Stokes suggests ten questions you should ask yourself when selecting a placement test.
Inclusivity in placement testing: Adapting to special needs
Katie Stokes looks at how test creators are failing to take advantage of the opportunities that technology offers in testing — and the consequences this has for students with special needs.
Admin Panel: What’s really going on?
In this post, Dora Tsang walks through the newly updated Admin Panel and what teachers and administrators can expect from this tool.
eLearning: Five thought-provoking findings
Katie Stokes looks at five thought-provoking findings about eLearning and suggests what we might learn and take forward in the coming year.
Flash Player updates and advice 2021
A brief update on the end of Flash Player: what this means for you and how you can continue to run your Flash-based programs.
The English filter: DPT for recruitment
Language testing is a key part of the recruitment process. Is there an efficient, secure, and accurate approach to online English testing? Katie Stokes discusses a successful case study.
Clarity and SCORM: Five FAQs
In this post, Lucas Gade takes a closer look at the SCORM integration process while giving answers to five FAQs.
An interview with ClarityEnglish’s Adrian Raper: Creating a test
Featured in the October issue of TEASIG’s Testing, Evaluation and Assessment Today issue, Dr Adrian Raper shares his experience and hopes for online test development.