Practical and concise, this introductory text for language teaching professionals is a guide to ESL assessment and to fulfilling the testing component of TESOL programs in the U.S. and around
the world. Covering the fundamental descriptive and quantitative facets of effective language testing, it explicates key technical aspects in an accessible, non-technical manner. Each chapter
includes relevant practical examples and the skill-testing chapters are augmented by a partnered project that provides practical opportunities for readers to apply the concepts prsented in real
testing situations.