Abstract
Users of English in Asia may not have the same need to aspire to a ' standard' form of English. It may be more appropriate for them to develop a communicative competence employing the sociolinguistic and cultural norms of the region. Taking such an approach in the development of tests of English proficiency involves rethinking basic assumptions. This paper considers these issues in the context of a test of English proficiency developed for use with English teachers in Indonesia
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Melbourne Papers in Language Testing |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1998 |
Keywords
- Case studies
- Cultural differences
- English
- English proficiency
- Language
- Test development
- Tests
Disciplines
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research