Carsten Roever

TL;DR: Despite increasing interest in inter-language pragmatics research, research on assessment of this crucial area of second language competence still lags behind assessment of other aspects of learners as discussed by the authors.

TL;DR: It is argued that WBTs are most appropriate in low-stakes testing situations; but with proper supervision, they can also be used in medium- stakes situations although they are not generally recommended for high-stakes situations.

TL;DR: For instance, this paper found that lower level learners were less likely to project the upcoming request and lay the groundwork for it through ascertaining interlocutor availability and providing accounts, while high level learners used fewer first-pair parts and uttered the request early relying on the interloper to elicit further information.

TL;DR: Taguchi and Roever as mentioned in this paper present the latest developments in second language pragmatics research, combining acquisitional and sociolinguistic perspectives, linking these with findings on the acquisition of second language pragmatic skills and with practice in teaching and assessing pragmatic skills.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue for the integration of the construct of interactional competence (IC) in the assessment of speaking, arguing that a psycholinguistically based speaking construct has predominated.