Iranian Researchers Re-imagine Speaking Rubrics

Send us a text How do we fairly assess English learners in diverse educational contexts? In this episode of The TOEFL Speaking Prep Podcast for the AI Era, we explore groundbreaking research from Iran that challenges traditional speaking rubrics. A team of high school teachers and university professors collaborated to develop a localized rubric—one designed specifically for Iranian students preparing for high-stakes exams like the TOEFL. By analyzing existing assessment frameworks, they craft...

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Get the inside track on all things TOEFL® Speaking—from expert breakdowns of the test’s scoring rubrics to cutting-edge research on how AI like SpeechRater™ evaluates your performance. Whether it's leveraging movie-based learning techniques or diving into the psychology behind language assessment, each episode gives you a front-row seat to the latest strategies, tips, and tools to help you master the Speaking section.We don’t just stop at exam prep. We explore the bigger picture of how the TOEFL shapes language learning, how automated scoring impacts your results, and what really goes on behind the scenes at ETS. If you want to understand the nuances of TOEFL Speaking and learn how to make your test performance stand out, this podcast is for you.This podcast is made possible through a blend of innovative AI solutions, including NotebookLM, ElevenLabs, ChatGPT, Suno, and Buzzsprout.Visit My Speaking Score: https://www.myspeakingscore.com/