The Language Testing Research Centre is recognised as a world-leader in research in the areas of language assessment and language program evaluation.
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Using PTE writing tasks and large language models (LLMs) for dynamic assessment
A Pearson Education Grant project
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Rater cognition and the validity of the BESTEP speaking test
A Language Testing and Training Center (LTTC) Teaching and Research Grant project
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Developing a speaking test for the Diagnostic English Language Assessment (DELA)
An AI-assisted academic speaking assessment for DELA: a free post-entry English language assessment offered to University of Melbourne students
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Exploring the Possibilities of Integrating Communicative AI Into the IELTS Test Preparation Process
An IELTS Research Grant project examining Generative AI (GenAI) from a perspective of language education and language test preparation.
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English language testing for teacher registration in Australia
Informing an updated national approach to English language proficiency assessments for teacher registration.
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English language test settings in higher education admissions policy in Australia
Investigating admissions policy settings in relation to English language tests.
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Examining the Relevance of TOEFL Essentials Test Tasks for Migration Purposes
Focussing on four professions: accountants, hospitality workers, nurses, IT professionals.
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Test score comparison tables: How well are they serving test users?
A report on test concordance tables of providers of four major international language tests.
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Comparing test impact across language tests – the case of professional registration for nurses in Australia
This study investigated test takers’ perceptions of the Occupational English Test (OET) as a gateway to the nursing profession in Australia.
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Examining the communication needs and challenges of personal care attendants (PCAs)
An OET grant research study examining (PCAs) working with elderly in residential aged-care or providing in-home services.
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Linking the BESTEP writing test to the CEFR
A Language Training and Testing Center grant project.
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Multiword phrase use in Aptis speaking across proficiency levels and L1s
A British Council Assessment Research Grant project.