This study aims to investigate the effects of working memory span on listening tests that do not include preview questions. In the first test session, question stems and answer options were only provided through oral input. However, in the second session, the same 31 test takers were allowed to read the question stems and answer options in a multiple-choice listening test. The gap score between...

This paper reports the findings of a study that investigated why large number test-takers show low performance in four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) offered an entry test used by College Technology Oman to place students advanced diploma bachelor’s degree programs. The main research question was meant find out what difficulties takers face three tests (Listening, t...

Recent language testing research investigates factors other than language proficiency that may be responsible for systematic variance in language test performance. One such factor is the test takers' cognitive styles. The present study was carried out with the aim of finding the probable effects of Iranian EFL learners' cognitive styles on their performance on communicative tests. For purposes ...

International Civil Aviation Organization recognizes English proficiency tests for the aviation personnel. Despite this, no universal test has yet to be developed this purpose. There are only local available on market. Among them is a computer-delivered which administered globally recognized flight company in Turkey. This implemented attendants and important consequences such as suspending flig...

Among the most innovative features of the TOEFL® Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) are the addition of a speaking measure and a revised writing measure consisting of two writing tasks. The speaking and writing measures include both independent and integrated tasks. Independent tasks require test takers to talk or write about their personal opinions or experiences. Integrated tasks require the use...