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Book: Knowledge-based Vocabulary Lists

Chapter: Developing the Vocabulary Test

DOI: 10.1558/equinox.41775

Blurb:

Chapter 3 discusses the development of the vocabulary tests used in the KVL study and the associated decisions. Various item format options are briefly discussed, plus their advantages and disadvantages in this context. This is followed by information about the development of the item-writing process and the test instructions. Finally, the initial (offline) piloting process with Spanish and Chinese participants is reported.

Chapter Contributors

  • Norbert Schmitt (norbert.schmitt@nottingham.ac.uk - nschmitt) 'Nottingham University'
  • Karen Dunn (Karen.Dunn@britishcouncil.org - kdunn) 'British Council'
  • Barry O'Sullivan (Barry.osullivan1@gmail.com - BOS) 'British Council'
  • Laurence Anthony (anthony0122@gmail.com - lanthony) 'Waseda University, Japan'
  • Benjamin Kremmel (benjamin.kremmel@uibk.ac.at - bkremmel) 'University of Innsbruck'