Assessment of language proficiency and for learning

We look at the practical applications, impact and quality of language assessment.

We explore the practices, impact and quality of language assessment in a variety of contexts, ranging from major language examinations to learning support assessment in schools, and the use of assessment as a research tool in language learning studies.

Luku- ja kirjoitustaitojen kehittäminen liittyy kaikkiin tehtäviin, joissa kasvua ja oppimista tuetaan. Näistä opinnoista hyötyvät eri alojen ammattilaiset.

Focus area projects and researchers

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'Broken Finnish': Accent perceptions in societal gatekeeping (2018-2022)

'Broken Finnish’ focuses on accent perceptions in the National Certificates of Language Proficiency test in Finland.
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AASIS - Automatic assessment of spoken interaction in a second language

The AASIS project (Automatic assessment of spoken interaction in second language) develops automatic assessment of spoken interaction for Finnish learners.
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Digital support for learning and assessing second language speaking (DigiTala)

DigiTala - research project between University of Helsinki, Aalto University and Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ developing a digital tool to assess oral language skills
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Dynamic Diagnostic Language Assessment - Conceptual and Practical Innovation in Foreign Language Education and Assessment

Dynamic and diagnostic assessment of foreign language
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FIN-CLARIAH

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ is part of the national research infrastructure FIN-CLARIAH aiming to create new tools and methods for researchers.
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IMPACT

The IMPACT project examines the influence of these language proficiency mandates and associated high-stakes testing on the lives of adult immigrants in Finland.
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PISA 2025: Foreign Language Assessment

PISA 2025 cycle will offer the option of Foreign Language Assessment. The language to be assessed is English. The practical implementation of the assessment in Finland is the responsibility of the Centre for Applied Language Studies at JYU.
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Writing and participation in digitalising Finland

This study investigates writing practices and needs for writing skills of adults in digitalising Finland. The practical aim of the study is to promote the development of teaching and assessment of writing in different environments.