An Analysis of Speaking Test Design for the Undergraduate Students in University Y in Guangdong Province, China

Wei Zhou

Abstract


Speaking competence is of great importance in using English as a global language. However, there exists a shortage of speaking assessment for undergraduate students in our country. To address the gap, this study designs and analyzes a speaking test for undergraduate students in University Y, China. In order to design a valid, reliable speaking test, the principle of authenticity, practicality, washback, motivation have been taken into consideration.

Keywords


Communicative competence; Speaking assessment; Undergraduate students; Validity; Reliability; Authenticity; Practicality; Washback; Motivation

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36012/fhe.v3i3.3987

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