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Testing of English in India: A Developing Concept
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Ramanathan, Hema – Language Testing, 2008
English is the associate official language in India and serves as a unifying force in this multilingual country. The teaching of English in K-12 settings focuses on the skills of reading and writing. Listening and speaking skills are not awarded much time, if any, in most classrooms or test settings; only two Boards of Examinations mandate their…
Descriptors: Private Schools, Grade Inflation, Elementary Secondary Education, Official Languages