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ELT Journal 2006 60(4):374-381; doi:10.1093/elt/ccl028
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© The Author 2006. Published by Oxford University Press; all rights reserved.

The ‘Test of Interactive English’—from conception to implementation

Kevin McGinley

Kevin McGinley has had twenty-five years' teaching experience abroad. He is a director of The Dublin Language Institute and a founder member of the Association for Teacher Training in TEFL

Email: dublang{at}iol.ie

This is a summary and non-specialist account by one member of a small team1 involved in the development of an English language test, following the reorganization of that part of the Department of Education in Ireland which deals with the ELT sector. The article describes why and how the test was developed, the theoretical background, the structure of the test, the assessment instrument and special features. Finally, the need for evaluation of the approach is stressed.

The test is aimed at the short-stay student and one that reflects the nature of the sector. It has been described as a ‘spoken-skills driven’ test yet has a separate written paper. Preparation for the test entails a variety of interactive language practice. There is much learner autonomy and transparent assessment.


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