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Peer reviewedClark, John L. D.; Clifford, Ray T. – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1988
Briefly describes the rationale, history of development, and current status of the "proficiency-based" testing movement in the United States. and cites areas in which additional research and development work are recommended to enhance both the validity and the practical value of this approach. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Language Proficiency, Language Tests, Second Language Learning
