A Comparison of the Validity of Measurement Methods for the General English Proficiency through Dictation and Read-Aloud Performances

Anonymous

Abstract: This paper compares three measurement methods for the general proficiency of learners of English as a second language (GEP). If students’ GEP can be measured on course materials frequently, for instance, at the beginning and end of a semester, English teachers can confirm students’ levels of learning achievement. So far, English teachers have two options for GEP measurement: calculating scores for read-aloud or those of dictation performance. This study expands an option to measure GEP using both dictation and read-aloud performances. When comparing the three types of measurement methods, the experimental results suggest that GEP should be measured by calculating dictation and read-aloud performances.