Abstract

AMENGUAL-PIZARRO, Marian  and  GARCIA-LABORDA, Jesús. Analysing Test-Takers’ Views on a Computer-Based Speaking Test. profile [online]. 2017, vol.19, suppl.1, pp.23-38. ISSN 1657-0790.  https://doi.org/10.15446/profile.v19n_sup1.68447.

This study examines test-takers’ views on a computer-delivered speaking test in order to investigate the aspects they consider most relevant in technology-based oral assessment, and to explore the main advantages and disadvantages computer-based tests may offer as compared to face-to-face speaking tests. A small-scale open questionnaire was administered to 80 test-takers who took the APTIS speaking test at the Universidad de Alcalá in April 2016. Results reveal that examinees believe computer-based tests provide a valid measure of oral competence in English and are considered to be an adequate method for the assessment of speaking. Interestingly, the data suggest that personal characteristics of test-takers seem to play a key role in deciding upon the most suitable and reliable delivery mode.

Keywords : Computer-based language testing; oral assessment; second language testing.

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