It is done in many different ways. Probably the most common is still translation. We would like to introduce you to our word association tests. We use an extensive frequency data base of over 200.000 different word-types, and the student s vocabulay size can be fairly well established. The bulk of the tests are based on the most common 15.000 words, but there are also a number of tests up to about 25.000.
Grammar tests Testing grammar is probably even more popular than testing vocabulary.
Grammar tests have a place even in a learner autonomous environment, especially when they are used as quick diagnostic tools or for self-assessment. We are building up an extensive data base of test items. Cloze tests A cloze test is also called gap test or integrative test. It is quite simply a text with gaps. In its original form every sixth or seventh word was deleted in the text.