ASSESSING READING SKILLS
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This article focuses on the importance of assessing reading skills in the process of language learning and teaching. It highlights the main principles, methods, and tools used to evaluate learners’ reading comprehension and fluency. The paper discusses different approaches such as formative and summative assessment, as well as standardized and classroom-based testing. Special attention is given to identifying learners’ strengths and weaknesses in reading, including vocabulary knowledge, inference-making, and understanding of text structure. The article also emphasizes the role of assessment in improving reading strategies and overall language proficiency. Finally, it provides recommendations for teachers to design effective reading tests and integrate assessment results into instructional planning.
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