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Can you trust the results of an AI speaking test?
Can you tell the difference between the results given by a human and AI marker? Martin Moore shares the big (and not so big) differences between the two.
AI speaking assessment: How we designed a valid test
The road to our AI speaking test wasn’t a smooth one. Martin Moore lays out the trials, tribulations and triumphs of developing the Dynamic Speaking Test.
New beginnings: Arrivals in English
Introducing features and how to best use the program.
English intonation: The challenge for speakers of tonal languages
Speakers of tonal languages such as Chinese, Thai or Yoruba face particular challenges with English intonation. Andrew Stokes examines why and how we can help.
Placement tests: Can your choice of device affect your result?
No one wants to be disadvantaged during a test. Here is a reminder of what students can expect when taking the Dynamic Placement Test on different devices.
Internationalising an English test
Can we, and should we, make English tests more international? Andrew Stokes explores the possibilities.
Defining a language test
This month we are highlighting this post by Sean McDonald of telc Language Tests. Here he explains why not all tests are created equal.
Placement testing: What does it mean?
What is the difference between ‘accuracy’ and ‘reliability’? Learn ten key phrases in testing terminology.
Online learning for Syrian and Lebanese youth
The HOPES-LEB project aims to improve the chances for a better future for young people in Lebanon. Here’s how they do it.
Arrivals in English: Barriers to ESOL
The barriers to ESOL and our suggested solutions.
Trim the admin: Keycode Access
Too many students, groups, classes, and programs to handle? Keycode Access can reduce and streamline your admin. Here’s how.
The Critical Thinking conundrum
Faced with AI, social media, and ‘intercultural communicative competence’, students must engage with critical thinking. Here’s how to do it.
Extended edition: All series
Sometimes we come across a topic that we can’t fit into one post. So we created blog series. Take a look at our first four series here.
The quest for VoiceGPT
The voices we hear in day-to-day life aren’t always what they seem. In this post, we’ll identify the benefits of using computer generated voices as a resource for teachers, students and publishers – then we’ll ask whether the technology is up to the job yet.
British Council Vietnam IELTS: It’s all in the plan
This series uncovers ideas and activities from British Council IELTS teaching centres around the world. Read on for four lessons from British Council Vietnam.
British Council France: Providing IELTS support for universities
On a visit to British Council Paris, Clarity’s Andrew Stokes talked to Tanguy Perrichot on providing IELTS support to universities in France. They discussed a successful approach to guided self-access.
IELTSPractice: Turn to the experts
There are all sorts of IELTS websites. Some are good, but others are dire… How can you ensure your IELTS students are getting the very best the web has to offer?
Does Road to IELTS really make a difference?
Road to IELTS started in 2006. Over 40m study sessions later, how do we know the program is really helping test takers get the band score they need?
Using Road to IELTS in the classroom
In this post, Adam Forrester introduces three ideas for using Road to IELTS in class. Try these activities with your students to prepare them for the IELTS Speaking test.