This session explores how teachers can leverage digital tools to create effective, level-appropriate classroom assessments across the four language skills. We’ll begin with receptive skills, examining how readability tools (e.g., Flesch-Kincaid in Word) and corpus-based word frequency analyses can align texts with learners’ proficiency levels. For productive skills, we’ll investigate how chatbots can support writing and speaking tasks, as well as provide feedback on student output. Throughout, we’ll emphasise the importance of using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) to set clear, level-specific expectations. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with practical, accessible tools to design and implement tech-enhanced assessments, making the evaluation process more dynamic and tailored to their students’ needs.
Aidan Holland
Manager, Assessment Solutions Projects, British Council
With extensive experience in English language assessment, Aidan Holland specialises in developing innovative approaches to testing that consider the diverse needs of students. Currently serving as a Global Assessment Solutions Manager, he is passionate about supporting teachers and institutions in designing assessments that are both effective and accessible. In his work, Aidan focuses on integrating digital tools and evidence-based methodologies to enhance language assessments across contexts.
