this week we need to read Computerized testing pg 299 Online Language Proficiency Assessment in Online Teaching and learning in ELT (OTL). we are asked to explain the advantages and disadvantages of online language testing in our blog. we may also refer to some of the test done in www.maele.net. we are required to read on The use of Communication tools to promote hybrid Learning pg 148 in OTL.

website: http://examenglish.com/

This website is for people studying for an English language exam. These pages contain free online practice tests for the most important international ESL/EFL exams: IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, and the Cambridge ESOL exams such as CPE, CAE, FCE, and PET. We can also find out information about the different exams..

i had personally took one of the practice tests – TOEFL reading. my results ended up to be 7 questions correct out of the 11 questions being asked. all the questions are in objective forms. i found out some of the questions are easy and simple in finding the answers while there are some questions that are tricky and hard in finding the answers. there are time limits in answering all the questions.

advantages of online language testing:-

• sits for free online practice tests
• helps improve our languages skills
• helps manage our answering time

disadvantages of online language testing:-

• we can refer to books and dictionary for answers
• the testing time given is too short
• some of the questions didn’t reach the standard level it should have