ASSESSMENT IN INTENSIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING.
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assessment, intensive language teaching, formative assessment, summative assessment, performance-based learning, language acquisition##article.abstract##
This article examines the role of assessment in intensive language teaching. It explores different types of assessments—diagnostic, formative, summative, and performance-based—and discusses their application in fast-paced, immersive language learning environments. The article also highlights the importance of continuous feedback, adaptability, and learner-centered assessment to support rapid and effective language acquisition.
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