@article{50796189-53ec-4c5d-9dcb-4b89e2955c04,
author = {Gergana Petkova, Vanya Ivanova},
title = {Using online practice tests based on authentic short stories in English to enhance student language skills},
journal = {Studia Linguistica Universitatis Iagellonicae Cracoviensis},
volume = {2022},
number = {Volume 139, Issue 2},
year = {2022},
issn = {1897-1059},
pages = {91-107},keywords = {e-learning; practice tests; digital tests; short stories; test criteria},
abstract = {The purpose of this article is to explain the principle behind practice tests based on authentic short stories in English, describe their construction, and outline their ap­plication which aims to increase student knowledge and skills in a foreign language. The methodology employs digital practice tests created following a set of criteria for test development based on Bloom’s taxonomy. The results of the study indicate certain benefits of the practice tests: short stories introduce new vocabulary and the tests provide reinforcement, which both facilitates and motivates the students.

	ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

	This paper is supported by grant MU21-FMI-015 from the NPD at the University of Plovdiv “Paisii Hilendarski”, financed by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science.},
doi = {10.4467/20834624SL.22.006.15630},
url = {https://ejournals.eu/czasopismo/studia-linguistica-uic/artykul/using-online-practice-tests-based-on-authentic-short-stories-in-english-to-enhance-student-language-skills}
}