Advanced L2 learners and reading placement: Self-assessment, CBT, and subsequent performance

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Volumn 34, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 15-35

  Brantmeier, Cindy ^a  

^a WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Advanced second language learners; Computer based testing; Language placement; Second language reading; Self assessment

Indexed keywords

EID: 33344460526     PISSN: 0346251X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.system.2005.08.004     Document Type: Article

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