Introduction to Language Testing and Assessment 

This video provides an introduction to the practice, research, and study of language testing. I present a number of historical and contemporary illustrations and examples to explain concepts and ideas. It will help viewers to understand the content of other videos on the channel. To study more about language testing I recommend the following of my published books:
* Fulcher, G. (2010). Practical Language Testing. London: Hodder Education/Routledge.
* Fulcher, G. & Harding L. (2022). The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing. 2nd Edition.
London & New York: Routledge.
* Fulcher, G. (2015). Re-examining Language Testing: A Philosophical and Social Inquiry.
London & New York: Routledge.
* Fulcher, G. and Davidson, F. (2007). Language Testing and Assessment
London & New York: Routledge.
* Fulcher, G. (2003). Testing Second Language Speaking
London: Longman/Pearson Education.