Annie Brown Knihy

Recognized for its academic excellence, this award-winning book delves into the intricacies of second or foreign language testing. It presents innovative methodologies and insights that contribute to the field, making it a valuable resource for educators and researchers. The work emphasizes the importance of effective assessment in language acquisition, offering practical applications and theoretical frameworks that enhance understanding and implementation of language testing practices.

Annie emphasizes the importance of addressing unresolved issues in the lives of Christians before death, advocating for a smooth transition to eternity. She highlights the necessity of personal strength and stability, urging believers to prepare themselves to support others as the return of Christ approaches. This focus on spiritual readiness and communal support underscores the book's central theme of proactive faith in the face of life's ultimate transition.

The narrative explores the author's personal journey, reflecting on experiences and insights gained throughout their life. It delves into themes of growth, resilience, and self-discovery, offering readers a candid look at the challenges and triumphs encountered along the way. Through relatable anecdotes and thoughtful reflections, the book invites readers to connect with the author's story and find inspiration in their own journeys.

This volume includes selected papers from the 28th Language Testing Research Colloquium, held at the University of Melbourne (Australia) in July 2006. The papers selected for this volume share a common theme – that of ‘performance’. Not only do they focus on performance assessments of second or foreign language speaking and writing, but they also focus on the performance of the participants – the candidate (or candidates) and the raters – and the construction of that performance through the tasks and the assessment criteria.