TYPES OF VALIDITY IN SPEAKING TESTS

Аннотация

Testing is a crucial component of English teaching, not only because it can provide useful insight into the efficiency of learning and teaching, but also because it can enhance instruction and boost student enthusiasm. Since speaking ability has taken on a more essential role in language instruction with the introduction of communicative language education, testing oral competency has emerged as one of the most crucial concerns in language testing. Therefore, the article deals with the validity of speaking tests. KEYWORDS Speaking skill, validity, tests, types, construct validity, face validity, external validity.