1
tasks include interaction and test comprehension but at the somewhat limited level or very short conversations, standard greetings and small talk.
2
Is the ability to simply parro back (imitate) a word phrase or possibly a sentence.
3
This technique is easily administered by selecting a passage that incorporates test specs and by recording the test-taker's output.
4
Elicits computer-assisted oral production over a telephone. Test-takers read aloud, repeat sentences, say words, and answer questions.
5
Asks the test-taker to read or hear a limited number of sentences (perhaps two to five)
6
Produce reduced forms of words and phrases
7
Instead of offering pictures or written stimuli, the test-taker is given a native language word, phrase or sentence and is asked to translate it.
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Can vary in length from perhaps five to forty-five minutes, depending on their purpose and context.