The application of the backwash effect of language testing in college English teaching

Journal: Region - Educational Research and Reviews DOI: 10.32629/rerr.v5i3.1298

Xin LI

School of Foreign Languages, Nanfang College · Guangzhou

Abstract

Language testing is an important evaluation method in teaching evaluation. It can not only measure students' mastery of knowledge during the learning process, but also improve teaching methods and enhance teachers' teaching level. This article briefly analyzes the application of language testing in English teaching.

Keywords

language testing; backwash effect; English teaching

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