
Chapter I Introduction 1.1 Background Language assessment or language testing is the practice and study of evaluating the proficiency of an individual in using a particular language effectively."In the context of language teaching and learning, 'assessment' refers to the act of collecting information and making judgments about a language learners knowledge of a language and ability to use it." Its main focus is the assessment of first, second or other language in the school, college, or university context; assessment of language use in the workplace; and assessment of language in the immigration, citizenship, and asylum contexts. The...