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Validation of a tape-mediated ACTFL/ILR-scale based test of Chinese speaking proficiency

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This paper reports the results of a validation study of the 'semi-direct' Chinese Speaking Test (CST), involving a direct comparison of examinee performance on the CST with performance on the 'live' ACTFL/ILR interview.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6aacb758696769727593d76a https://doi.org/10.1177/026553228800500205

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