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Why an adaptive test is the only answer
At the ELITE conference in Malang, Indonesia last week Dr Adrian Raper explained why a placement test must be adaptive. This is a summary of his talk.
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.
Intonation: Guidelines, not rules
We discovered the hard way that generally accepted ‘rules’ for intonation are often misleading. Clear Pronunciation 2 balances ‘rules’ and ‘guidelines’. Here’s how.
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.
Cultural fairness in a placement test
A placement test score should be a fair representation of a candidate’s ability, not their cultural knowledge. Here are four steps test designers can take to ensure that.
Recruitment testing: Three things to consider
Whether you are recruiting 60 or 600 candidates, answer these three questions to choose the right placement test for your company’s needs.
Can I test 2,000 students before lunch?
Running placement tests for a large cohort of new students can be time-consuming, costly and tedious. Dr Adrian Raper’s five-question framework makes it totally efficient. Test it here.
Online proctoring: A new and changing world
Online proctoring can help make remote assessment programmes more accessible and flexible. But what should you look for in a provider?
Lessons in textspeak
It is so easy to feel lost and isolated online. Here is why textspeak is an essential part of English language learning.
Clarity at 30: What’s next?
Puiyee Chan, Clarity’s managing director, lays out the plans for the future.
Pronunciation at university: A case study
This study details how Ningbo University married textbook instruction of English pronunciation with digital resources. Here is how they did it.
Grammar: A refreshing revisit
Grammar has a reputation for focusing on errors. With Tense Buster, we focus on communication. Here is how.
EdTech over time
Andrew Stokes and Samuel Sheinberg look back on how EdTech has changed over the last 30 years and what we can expect in the future.
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?
IELTS preparation: Getting students excited
How do you get your students started on their IELTS journey? This post outlines a successful 45-minute orientation session.
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.