Exploring the shortcomings of the Iranian MSRT English Proficiency Test

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Exploring the shortcomings of the Iranian MSRT English Proficiency Test

The Iranian Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology (MSRT) English Proficiency Test (EPT) has been in use since 1992. While the MSRT-EPT is generally claimed to be reliable, valid, and practical, it does not assess speaking and writing skills. In this exploratory study, a qualitative approach...

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Main Authors:	Ghorbani, Mohammad Reza, Abbassi, Hadi, Mohamed Razali, Abu Bakar
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2021
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/92604/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/92604/1/07%20JSSH%28S%29-1515-2021.pdf

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