“”THE RELATION

BETWEEN LANGUAGE
TEACHING AND
TESTING””

Bazarbayeva Aruzhan
PLAN:
I. INTRODUCTION
II. UNDERSTANDING LANGUAGE TEACHING
III. UNDERSTANDING LANGUAGE TESTING
IV. THE INTERRELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LANGUAGE
TEACHING AND TESTING
V. CONCLUSION
VI. REFERENCES
 INTRODUCTION

TO IDENTIFY THE
RELATION BETWEEN
LANGUAGE TEACHING
AND TESTING.
 2. Language Testing:
Language testing involves
LANGUAGE TEACHING AND TESTING ARE CLOSELY
RELATED COMPONENTS OF LANGUAGE EDUCATION, EACH the assessment of
PLAYING A CRUCIAL ROLE IN ASSESSING AND learners' language
FACILITATING LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND LEARNING.
LET'S EXPLORE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO:
proficiency and
1. Language Teaching: Language teaching competence through
involves the systematic instruction and various evaluation
guidance provided to learners to methods and instruments.
develop their language skills and The primary goal of
proficiency. It encompasses various language testing is to
methodologies, approaches, and measure learners'
techniques designed to facilitate language abilities
language acquisition and competence. accurately and reliably.
 KEY ASPECTS OF LANGUAGE TEACHING INCLUDE:
CURRICULUM DESIGN: LANGUAGE TEACHING INVOLVES
DEVELOPING A STRUCTURED CURRICULUM THAT OUTLINES
THE LEARNING OBJECTIVES, CONTENT, AND INSTRUCTIONAL
STRATEGIES FOR DIFFERENT LEVELS OF PROFICIENCY.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES: TEACHERS EMPLOY A RANGE OF
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES, SUCH AS COMMUNICATIVE
LANGUAGE TEACHING, TASK-BASED LEARNING, AND
IMMERSIVE LANGUAGE EXPERIENCES, TO ENGAGE LEARNERS
AND PROMOTE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN LANGUAGE
LEARNING ACTIVITIES.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT: LANGUAGE TEACHING FOCUSES ON
DEVELOPING THE FOUR PRIMARY LANGUAGE SKILLS:
LISTENING, SPEAKING, READING, AND WRITING. TEACHERS
DESIGN ACTIVITIES AND TASKS TO HELP LEARNERS IMPROVE
THEIR PROFICIENCY IN EACH SKILL AREA.
FEEDBACK AND CORRECTION: PROVIDING TIMELY AND
CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS AN ESSENTIAL ASPECT OF
LANGUAGE TEACHING. TEACHERS ASSESS LEARNERS'
PERFORMANCE, PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON AREAS FOR
IMPROVEMENT, AND OFFER GUIDANCE ON HOW TO ENHANCE
LANGUAGE SKILLS EFFECTIVELY.
 INTRODUCTION
KEY ASPECTS OF LANGUAGE TESTING INCLUDE:
TEST DESIGN: LANGUAGE TESTS ARE DESIGNED TO ASSESS SPECIFIC
LANGUAGE SKILLS, SUCH AS LISTENING COMPREHENSION, SPEAKING FLUENCY,
READING COMPREHENSION, AND WRITING PROFICIENCY. TEST DESIGNERS
DEVELOP TEST TASKS AND PROMPTS THAT ALIGN WITH THE LEARNING
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENT COVERED IN LANGUAGE TEACHING.
TEST ADMINISTRATION: LANGUAGE TESTS ARE ADMINISTERED UNDER
CONTROLLED CONDITIONS TO ENSURE FAIRNESS AND RELIABILITY. TEST
ADMINISTRATORS FOLLOW STANDARDIZED PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTERING,
PROCTORING, AND SCORING TESTS TO MAINTAIN CONSISTENCY AND
VALIDITY.
TEST TYPES: LANGUAGE TESTS CAN BE FORMATIVE OR SUMMATIVE,
DIAGNOSTIC OR PROFICIENCY-ORIENTED, AND STANDARDIZED OR TEACHER-
MADE. COMMON TYPES OF LANGUAGE TESTS INCLUDE PLACEMENT TESTS,
PROGRESS ASSESSMENTS, PROFICIENCY EXAMS (E.G., TOEFL, IELTS), AND
ACHIEVEMENT TESTS.
FEEDBACK AND INTERPRETATION: TEST RESULTS PROVIDE VALUABLE
FEEDBACK TO LEARNERS, TEACHERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS ABOUT LEARNERS'
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVELS, STRENGTHS, AND AREAS FOR
IMPROVEMENT. TEST SCORES ARE INTERPRETED AND USED TO MAKE
INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT LEARNERS' LANGUAGE LEARNING PATHWAYS
AND INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS.
RELATION BETWEEN LANGUAGE
TEACHING AND TESTING:
Language teaching and testing are interdependent components of language education, each influencing and informing the other in various
ways:
Alignment: Language tests should align with the learning objectives, content, and instructional approaches used in language teaching.
Test items and tasks should reflect the language skills and competencies targeted in instruction.
Assessment for Learning: Language testing serves as a formative assessment tool to gauge learners' progress, identify learning
gaps, and inform instructional planning. Test results can guide teachers in adapting teaching strategies and providing targeted
support to address learners' needs.
Motivation and Goal Setting: Language tests provide learners with tangible goals and benchmarks for measuring their language
proficiency and progress. Clear objectives and feedback from tests can motivate learners to engage actively in language learning
activities and strive for improvement.
Continuous Improvement: Language testing plays a role in evaluating the effectiveness of language teaching methodologies and
curriculum design. Analysis of test results and outcomes can inform curriculum revisions, instructional modifications, and professional
development initiatives for teachers.
 Conclusion
language teaching and testing are integral components
of language education that work in tandem to promote
effective language learning and assessment. By aligning
teaching practices with assessment objectives and
leveraging test results to inform instructional decision-
making, educators can create supportive learning
environments that foster learners' language proficiency
and success.
 References
1. Brown, H. D. (2004). Language assessment: Principles and
classroom practices. Pearson Education.
2. Bachman, L. F., & Palmer, A. S. (2010). Language assessment in
practice: Developing language assessments and justifying their
use in the real world. Oxford University Press.
3. 3. Fulcher, G. (2010). Practical language testing. Hodder
Education.
THAN YOU
FOR YOUR
ATTENTION