New Directions in Language Assessment

Conference that convenes leaders in academia, government and education to discuss developments, trends and the latest thinking in English language assessment

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📢 Webinar | Standardized tests miss the full story of a child’s linguistic identity. 🗣️🌍 It’s time for a new approach. Join us for a webinar on co-creating evaluation rubrics with primary teachers, children, and families. #PlurilingualEducation https://t.co/ueA6KfXFY1

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Webinar | There's a gap between how universities assess English communication and what employers actually need. Join us to close the divide. Experts from the British Council, University of Colombo & NatWest share insights. #EdChat #HigherEd #Assessment https://t.co/6sLzcZHpZU

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📢 Webinar | Lost in Translation
What do we mean by workplace communication — and are graduates being assessed on the skills employers value?
Join academics and industry experts to explore how communication is defined, taught, and evaluated across sectors. https://t.co/wL7qzbbYcL

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How can multilingual realities reshape English assessment? 🌍📚
Our new article explores English as a Lingua Franca, translanguaging, and how multilingual approaches can make assessment fairer and more authentic.
Read more 👇
https://t.co/uLbFRFMrVK

#Multilingualism #Assessment

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📢 Webinar | Join us for practical examples of EDI-by-design and how inclusive practices can transfer to classroom-based assessment. We will explore texts as cultural artefacts and find out what the key challenges are of designing representative content?📷https://t.co/Cpg9nWGfEW

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If you missed our recent webinar, Embedding accessibility into language assessment: principles, policy, and practice, you can catch up now on-demand. Don't miss this 1st of a 3 part series on #EDI and #languageassessment from the British Council: https://t.co/LYMiRTP0wk

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English testing meets multilingual reality. Our expert panel will tackle the big questions: How do we assess language in a translingual world? What happens when we challenge 'standard' English? Register now for new perspectives on teaching and assessment. https://t.co/YQLjMUWoaa

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How is generative AI reshaping speaking assessment?
In our September webinar, learn how AI is moving us beyond traditional monologic tasks toward authentic dialogic interactions. Discover the evolving nature of speaking assessment constructs.
▶️On demand: https://t.co/AcMRrgVV12

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📢 Webinar | Embedding accessibility into language assessment: principles, policy and practice
Join us for insights on the European Accessibility Act 2025 and how legal frameworks are shaping practice in Europe and beyond.📅 Wed 29 Oct, 13:00 GMT #EDI 👉 https://t.co/BlkV66c5Qa

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Are learning systems preparing new recruits for the demands of today’s workplace?

In our August New Directions webinar, experts explore how tech can both create and solve challenges — and how it can boost human communication skills.

▶️Watch on demand: https://t.co/VTrbiLHvaV

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Join us for an interactive webinar exploring how generative AI is reshaping speaking assessment and what it means for assessment design, validity, and fluency.
✔️ Evidence-based insights
✔️ AI tool demos
✔️ Frameworks & templates
https://t.co/JPwlj2FVpJ
#AI #SpeakingAssessment

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Weren't able to join our webinar this week? Our panellists from industry and education in South Asia discussed the challenges of English language testing and the employability skills gap. Catch up with the on-demand recording:
https://t.co/VTrbiLHvaV

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Join us on 19 August at 14.30 UK for a panel discussion on the evolving demands of today’s tech-driven workplace on academic preparation. This session explores how to equip future talent with the right mix of hard and soft skills for a tech-driven world. https://t.co/dxI1dNaAJG

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Highlights of our 2024 New Directions East Asia conference in Bangkok are now on YouTube. Check out the best bits of our 3-day event organised with the kind support of CULI (@ChulalongkornU Language Institute) Thanks for coming everyone! See you in 2025! https://t.co/F4qUyeTdJc

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Join our 3rd and final pre-conference webinar tomorrow 4pm Bangkok time (UTC+7) titled Language Assessment in Action: Transforming Practices to Make a Difference in Teaching and Learning with Pariwat Imsa-ard, PhD from Thammasat University and Thai TESOL. https://t.co/H5evyeFi8d

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Be first in line for New Directions East Asia 2024. Grab our early bird passes until 15 Oct 2024!​
🎟️ Get full access to all plenary and parallel sessions of the conference with our full pass.
⏰ 21-23 November 2024​
📍 Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
👉https://t.co/J80WzipWvj

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Register for this Wednesday's (2 Oct) free pre-conference webinar 'Connecting reality and assessment practices: Interactional competence construct for assessing language for specific purposes' with Dr. Patharaorn Patharakorn of Chulalongkorn University: https://t.co/VG6o6ZkvXZ

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Register for our free pre-conference webinar, 'Decoding AI: Empowering stakeholders in language learning and assessment contexts', delivered by Dr. Mariano Felice of the British Council. Find out more on our website: https://t.co/hUuCqinFxV #AI #languageassessment #ELT

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We're happy to announce the deadline for Call for Papers for the 2024 conference in Thailand is extended to July 28! Don't miss your chance to contribute: https://t.co/o8BiAdBu3h
Join us to explore 'The Power of Language Assessment on Individuals and Society' #LanguageAssessment

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🚀 Exciting Career Opportunity! 🚀

New Directions is hiring! Check out the advert for a Conference & Events Project Manager based in the UK!

Join the British Council and lead impactful events that shape the future of education. 🌟

📌 Apply now: https://t.co/ySvJZ78JLo