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  • 6 - Testing Language Aptitude for Chinese Learners of Foreign Languages

  • from Part II - Aptitude Testing of Diverse Groups
  • Edited by Zhisheng (Edward) Wen, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Peter Skehan, Institute of Education, University of London, Richard L. Sparks, Mount St Joseph University
  • Book:
    Language Aptitude Theory and Practice
    Published online:
    27 May 2023
    Print publication:
    27 April 2023, pp 119-149

  • Summary

    The current study explored the concurrent and criterion-related validity of the Foreign Language Aptitude Test for Chinese Learners of Foreign Languages (FLAT-C) with LLAMA as the aptitude test external criterion, and the final-term English test as the criterion regarding achievement. The results show that although the FLAT-C is related to LLAMA, the two language aptitude tests have clear differences; FLAT-C explained 8.5% of the variance in English achievement, which is higher than predictions using LLAMA. The current study provides empirical evidence for the validation of FLAT-C, which is helpful and meaningful to advancing the theory, tests, research, and practice of foreign language aptitude in China.