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Harding, Luke; Brunfaut, Tineke; Unger, Johann W. – Applied Linguistics, 2020
In parallel with an increased focus on border security in immigration and citizenship policy in the UK (the so-called 'hostile environment' policy), Government-approved English language tests for visa and immigration purposes were officially labelled 'Secure English Language Tests' (SELTs) in 2010. The proximity of security concerns in language…
Descriptors: Immigration, National Security, Citizenship, Public Policy
Alderson, J. Charles; Brunfaut, Tineke; Harding, Luke – Applied Linguistics, 2015
Diagnostic language assessment has received increased research interest in recent years, with particular attention on methods through which diagnostic information can be gleaned from standardized proficiency tests. However, diagnostic procedures in the broader sense have been inadequately theorized to date, with the result that there is still…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Language Tests, Semi Structured Interviews, Information Technology

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