1. L4 Working Group
The saga continues…

2. Level 4 Working group Phase One: Level 4 Conceptual Framework
Phase Two: Applying the Theory behind the Framework to Practice

3. Applying the Theory behind the Framework
Put examples of testing protocols on BILC website.
Prototype of Level 4 test in all 4 skills
Prototype to be developed in 4 stages: Reading first, then Listening and Speaking
Working Group members will suggest texts and items to be included in the prototype
Chosen items will then be piloted in 3-4 Nations and evaluated

4. Applying the Theory behind the Framework
Item types will be piloted in the process
Texts to include defense related, political, societal, scientific, economic, etc. topics of a sophisticated (registers from highly formal to highly informal nature) but non-specialist nature
Testing techniques to be determined
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