Understanding speaking assessment: what every teacher should know

Understanding speaking assessment: what every teacher should know

on Monday 24 October 14.00 – 15.00 (UK time*)
and Wednesday 26 October 10.00 – 11.00 (UK time*). 

*Check the times of the webinar where you are: Monday and Wednesday

What’s the best way to assess speaking?  What criteria should I use when assessing speaking?  What is the difference between face-to-face and computer-based speaking tests?  These are some of the questions teachers face in their jobs.  This webinar will address these (and other) questions and will focus on key aspects of speaking assessment, such as test tasks and the skills they tap into, scoring speaking tests, and how speaking tests can benefit learners.

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Previous webinars include:

Understanding assessment – what every teacher should know

Exam preparation and support for learners with special educational needs

Preparing learners for the 21st century