Language Testing
http://ltj.sagepub.com

Language Testing publishes article on the testing and assessment of language in whatever context it occurs, including first language, second or foreign language, bilingual and multilingual situations. It also publishes articles reporting language project and programme evaluation which have theoretical implications for language testing. Equal preference is given to empirically based and theoretical articles. The former should report empirical research bearing upon theoretical issues, while the latter should offer a critical review and analysis of a theoretical issue that is of current interest to the field. Contributions discussing implications of theory or research for practical testing will also be considered. Where possible and appropriate, authors should supply sufficient information, including test texts and items, to enable replication of investigations. Lack of statistically significant results, or difficulty in drawing clear conclusions, will not necessarily rule out publication of interesting contributions. In addition, special attention is focused on issues of testing theory, experimental investigations, and the following up of practical implications.