The purpose and peculiarities of testing

Abstract

In the process of teaching in general and teaching foreign languages in particular we need to pay attention to many aspects: how effective the methods and techniques used in the process are, how well the learners know the new material, what should be changed, what should be discussed in detail. It is a test that helps assess the existing situation. However, there are different attitudes to testing. There are some opinions that tests do not do any good, but only create additional stress for students. In addition, it is said that in most cases guessing of the right answer takes place, instead of demonstrating the real knowledge. This article will try to understand what testing is, how appropriate it is in the process of teaching foreign languages, what kinds of tests exist.