Episode 34: Embracing Plurilingualism in Language Assessment

<p>In this episode of &quot;What You Say in English,&quot; I explore the fascinating world of plurilingualism and its impact on language assessment. I delve into the definition of plurilingualism, its growing recognition in language learning, and how it challenges the traditional monolingual approach.</p> <p>Throughout the episode, I discuss how language testing bodies like Cambridge Assessment English are incorporating plurilingualism into their assessments. We explore innovative approaches such as cross-linguistic mediation and bilingual assessments that aim to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of individuals&#39; linguistic repertoires.</p> <p>I also address the challenges involved, particularly in enhancing teacher assessment literacy and addressing concerns about fairness and feasibility. By raising awareness and sharing best practices, we can foster a more inclusive approach to assessing plurilingual abilities.</p> <p>Join me as we navigate this evolving landscape and uncover the opportunities and challenges that plurilingualism brings to language assessment. Together, let&#39;s embrace the transformative power of recognizing and valuing the complex linguistic repertoires of multilingual individuals.</p> <p>Until next time, happy language learning!</p> <p>The Cambridge Research Notes (Issue 78) <a href="https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/597022-research-notes-78.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>can be downloaded here</strong></a>.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatyousayinenglish/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatyousayinenglish/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatyousayinenglish/support</a>