UKALTA

UKALTA is a professional organisation that provides a forum for the exchange of information and research on language testing and assessment in the UK.

[UKALTA @UKALTA2]

Language Testing Forum programme out now: https://t.co/9IZ1r8Dv3l @crella_beds @cinoue1211 @Sathena_Chan @TonyClark1875

[UKALTA @UKALTA2]

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[Lynda Taylor @LyndaTa72742819]

Really good to see this open & thoughtful debate in the LTJ SI on the potential affordances and constraints of OS in our field. Looking forward to seeing more discussion of some complex angles & issues we still need to consider. 🧵 1/2 @UKALTA2 @ILTAonline @LangTestJournal

[Lynda Taylor @LyndaTa72742819]

September 26 marks the annual European Day of Languages, celebrating & encouraging language learning for life.🙌 UKALTA aims to promote good quality language testing & assessment in support of language teaching & learning for all. 💬 ✍️ @UKALTA2 @__BAAL #EuropeanDayOfLanguages

[Lynda Taylor @LyndaTa72742819]

It’s been great to work alongside BAAL colleagues over recent months to nurture EDI leadership skills in our respective domains. This 2nd of our 2 w/shops will address issues in the field of lang testing and assessment. Looking forward to it! @UKALTA2 @__BAAL @AcadSocSciences

[Lynda Taylor @LyndaTa72742819]

We’re finally under way with our conference presenting case studies on CEFR alignment - in beautiful Barcelona! Over 110 delegates from at least 24 countries across 3 continents. Lots to share and learn together over the next 2 days... ⁦@UKALTA2⁩ ⁦@ILTAonline⁩ ⁦

[Lynda Taylor @LyndaTa72742819]

Day 2 of the CEFR Alignment conference in Barcelona: exploring the future with the affordances of EdTech. How can AI support alignment projects? ⁦@UKALTA2⁩ ⁦@ILTAonline⁩

[Lynda Taylor @LyndaTa72742819]

Some excellent posters on display during the CEFR Alignment conference in Barcelona this w/e - as well as some fascinating presentations from all around the world. Thanks to all contributors to this great event - such a vibrant community! ⁦@UKALTA2⁩ ⁦@ILTAonline⁩

[Lynda Taylor @LyndaTa72742819]

So how did delegates feel at the end of our 2-day CEFR Alignment gathering in Barcelona…? Good outcome! 😊 ⁦@UKALTA2⁩ ⁦@ILTAonline⁩

[CRELLA @crella_beds]

Don’t forget to register for Language Testing Forum (22 to 24 Nov) by 7 November! https://t.co/YsI6KnSHVr
Also sign up for a free pre-conf. workshop on EDI: https://t.co/un8akvWARd
Timetables with more info: https://t.co/Hhg7Ct6oGF

[Talia Isaacs @TaliaIsaacs]

.@UCLAppliedLing @UCL_ALS @PaLSPPG @UCLPALS
@UCLBrainScience @UCLCogNeuro @UniRdg_EngLang @crella_beds @UKALTA2
@KingsDLLC @WarwickAppLing
@OxfordDeptofEd @BirkbeckLCAL @QMULLinguistics @BritishCouncil @CambPressAssess @TrinityC_L @CamLangsci @__BAAL @UoYLangLing

[Lynda Taylor @LyndaTa72742819]

Looking forward very much to LTF in November - UKALTA’s annual conference. The event has a strong EDI focus this year and will include a separate pre-conf workshop plus the UKALTA AGM (more details of both to follow on the UKALTA website shortly). See you there? 😊@UKALTA2

[Lynda Taylor @LyndaTa72742819]

Hard to believe it’s already been a year since we lost Tim from our LTA community. 😔 Glad Tim’s ‘voice’ and legacy live on in contributions such as these… thanks to all authors and editors involved. 👏@JohnPill67 @KellieMFrost @susymacqueen @Lang TestJournal @UKALTA2

[UKALTA @UKALTA2]

A new President's message is now available, if you haven't received it please check your spam folder. @LyndaTa72742819 @TonyClark1875 @DrNathanielOwen

[Tony Clark @TonyClark1875]

Rethinking policy and practice for English in complex linguistic landscapes: Sub-Saharan Africa @UKALTA2

[UKALTA @UKALTA2]

New information about the UKALTA Student Awards and the UKALTA Grant Funding is now available here: https://t.co/W3JOOO7Cfb
@LyndaTa72742819 @DrNathanielOwen @TonyClark1875 @Catheri97490188 @santiblestari

[Lynda Taylor @LyndaTa72742819]

Outstanding and inspiring talk by Bonny Norton on the power and impact of storybooks in promoting social justice worldwide, esp among lang learners and teachers. V grateful to learn more about this amazing project! ⁦@UKALTA2⁩ ⁦@ILTAonline⁩ ⁦@__BAAL⁩

[Lynda Taylor @LyndaTa72742819]

Final keynote of BAAL 2024. Looking forward to hearing Bonny Norton share her thoughts on stories and multilingual identities. ⁦@UKALTA2⁩ ⁦@ILTAonline⁩ ⁦@__BAAL⁩

[Lynda Taylor @LyndaTa72742819]

Pleased to have a UKALTA presence at this year’s BAAL conference to help strengthen the bridge between AppLing and LTA. ⁦@UKALTA2⁩ ⁦@__BAAL⁩

[UKALTA @UKALTA2]

A new President's message (August 2024) has now been sent out, please check your spam folders if you haven't received it. @LyndaTa72742819 @TonyClark1875 @DrNathanielOwen @Catheri97490188