TOEFL Speaking (for the AI Era)
Get the inside track on all things TOEFL® Speaking—from expert breakdowns of the test’s scoring rubrics to cutting-edge research on how AI like SpeechRater™ evaluates your performance.
Whether it's leveraging movie-based learning techniques or diving into the psychology behind language assessment, each episode gives you a front-row seat to the latest strategies, tips, and tools to help you master the Speaking section.
We don’t just stop at exam prep. We explore the bigger picture of how the TOEFL shapes language learning, how automated scoring impacts your results, and what really goes on behind the scenes at ETS. If you want to understand the nuances of TOEFL Speaking and learn how to make your test performance stand out, this podcast is for you.
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TOEFL Speaking (for the AI Era)
TOEFL® Research: Is the Test Fair?
In this episode of the TOEFL Speaking Prep Podcast for the AI Era, we dive deep into a critical question: Is the TOEFL test fair? As one of the most widely recognized English proficiency tests in the world, with test-takers from over 150 countries, ensuring fairness is crucial.
Join us as we take a behind-the-scenes look at the extensive research conducted by ETS, the organization behind the TOEFL. We explore how their "TOEFL Committee of Examiners" and innovative AI tools like E-Rater and SpeechRater work to level the playing field for all test-takers, regardless of background. You'll also learn about the rigorous research process ETS uses to make sure the test measures what it’s supposed to—English proficiency, not subject matter knowledge.
Is the TOEFL as fair as it can be? How is AI reshaping language assessment? Tune in to find out and discover how the future of language testing is evolving!
Source: TOEFL Research Insight Series, Volume 2: TOEFL Research
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