Assessing Young Language Learners

by Penny McKay

Book Overview

It begins by considering why we need a special book on young learner assessment, and describes the nature of young learner language learning. The assessment approach is task-based and is centred around tasks and techniques suitable for young learners, with particular emphasis on classroom assessment. Oral language assessment and reading and writing assessment are addressed in separate chapters, as is the large-scale testing of young learners. Underpinned...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521601231
• ISBN13: 9780521601238
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 9.0"