TITLE:
Literature Review of Language Testing Theories and Approaches
AUTHORS:
Anmin Mao
KEYWORDS:
Language Testing, Testing Theory, Testing Approach
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.9 No.5,
May
19,
2022
ABSTRACT: Language testing is always considered as a part of language learning and teaching. This paper reviews the historical trends of language testing theories and testing approaches according to Spolsky’s opinion. Due to the close relations between language testing and linguistics as well as language teaching, this review also deals with the corresponding linguistic background. In conclusion, the paper points out the connections of language testing with other disciplines, and the phenomenon of coexistence of several different testing theories and approaches.