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Assessing L2 Listening: Moving towards authenticityGary J. Ockey and Elvis Wagner
[Language Learning & Language Teaching 50] 2018
► pp. 67–81
Gary J. Ockey and Elvis Wagner
[Language Learning & Language Teaching 50] 2018
► pp. 67–81
Chapter 5An overview of the issue of using different types of speech varieties as listening inputs in L2 listening assessment
Article outline
- Sounding different does not equate with lack of comprehensibility
- Speech error types and their effects on listening comprehension
- Effects of speech variety on listening comprehension
- Effects of speech variety familiarity on listening comprehension
- Unfamiliar speech varieties and the effects of immediate exposure
- The effects of using different speech varieties in testing contexts
- Stakeholder views of the use of speech varieties as listening inputs
- Summary of research findings
- Implications for selecting speakers for L2 listening assessments
