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Research Team: Selected Publications

 
David Coniam

Coniam, D., Lee, T., & Lampropoulou, L. (2024) The use of expert judgement and pairwise comparison in the establishment of an assessment scale. Journal of Applied Linguistics, 37.

Milanovic, M., Lee, T., Lampropoulou, L., & Coniam, D. (2024). Exploring test gender bias in the LANGUAGECERT® SELT IESOL Speaking and Listening tests. London, UK: LC. Download

Stoukou, I., Papargyris, Y., & Coniam, D. (2023). A comparability study of handwritten versus typed responses in high-stakes English language writing tests. ELT FORUM, 12(1), 36-43.

Coniam, D., Milanovic, M., & Zhao, W. (2022). Foreign CEFR and CSE comparability study: An exploration using the Chinese College English Test and the LC Test of English. CEFR Journal – Research and Practice, 5, 25-44.

Falvey, P., & Coniam, D. (eds.) (2022). Certifying quality in assessment: Research and validation at LC. Volume 1. London, UK: LC. Download

Coniam, D. (2022). Online invigilation of English language examinations: A survey of past China candidates’ attitudes and perceptions. International Journal of TESOL Studies, 4(1), 21-31. doi.org/10.46451/ijts.2022.01.03

Zhao, W., & Coniam, D. (2022). Using self-assessments to investigate comparability of the CEFR and CSE: An exploratory study using the LC Test of English. International Journal of TESOL Studies, 4(1), 169-186. doi.org/10.46451/ijts.2022.01.11

Coniam, D., Poupounaki-Lappa, P., & Peristeri, P. (2022). Validating communicative tests of reading and language use of Classical Greek. Journal of Classics Teaching, 23 (45), 55-59. https://doi.org/10.1017/S2058631021000532


Michael
Milanovic

Milanovic, M., Lee, T., Lampropoulou, L., & Coniam, D. (2024). Exploring test gender bias in the LC SELT IESOL Speaking and Listening tests. London, UK: LC. Download

Milanovic, M., Lee, T., & Coniam, D. (2023). The delivery of speaking tests in traditional or online proctored mode: A comparability study. Journal of Language Testing & Assessment, 6(1), 1-10. DOI: 10.23977/langta.2023.060101. 

Milanovic, M., Lee, T., Coniam, D., & Papargyris, Y. (2023). Externally-referenced anchoring of LC SELT tests. London, UK: LC. Download

Milanovic, M., Pike, N., Papargyris, Y., Lee, T., & Coniam, D. (2023). The LC Global Scale. London, UK: LC. Download

Coniam, D., Stoukou, I., Lee,. T., & Milanovic, M. (2023). SELT IESOL Writing Test Quality. London, UK: LC. Download

Lee, T., Papargyris, Y., Milanovic, M., Pike, N., & Coniam, D. (2023). Aligning LC SELT tests to the LC Item Difficulty (LID) scale. London, UK:LC. Download

Coniam, D., Lee, T., & Milanovic, M. (2022). Exploring Item bank stability in the creation of multiple test forms. London, UK: LC. Download

Milanovic, M., Zhao, W, Falvey, P., & Coniam, D. (Eds.) (2022). The evolving role of language assessment in skills development in the modern world. International Journal of TESOL Studies, 4(1), 1-4. doi.org/10.46451/ijts.2022.01.01

Coniam, D., Milanovic, M., & Zhao, W. (2022). Foreign CEFR and CSE comparability study: An exploration using the Chinese College English Test and the LC Test of English. CEFR Journal – Research and Practice, 5, 25-44.

Coniam, D., Lee, T., Milanovic, M., Pike, N. & Zhao, W. (2022). The role of expert judgement in language test validation. Language Education & Assessment, 5(1), 18 33.  https://www.castledown.com/articles/LEA_5_1_769.pdf.

Lee, T., Coniam, D., & Milanovic, M. (2022). Exploring item bank stability through live and simulated datasets. Journal of Language Testing & Assessment, 5, 13-21. doi.org/10.23977/langta.2022.050102

Lee, T., Milanovic, M., & Pike, N. (2022). Equating Rasch values and expert judgement through externally-referenced anchoring. International Journal of TESOL Studies, 4(1), 187-202. doi.org/10.46451/ijts.2022.01.12

Milanovic, M., & Cheilari, A. (2021). LC – A multilingual language testing system. London, UK: LC. Download

Coniam, D., Lee, T., Milanovic, M. & Pike, N. (2021). Validating the LC Test of English scale: The adaptive test. London, UK: LC. Download

Lee, T., Milanovic, M., Coniam, D., & Pike, N. (2021). Externally-referenced anchoring: equating expert judgement and Rasch measurement values in LC IESOL English language tests. London, UK: LC. Download

Coniam, D., Lee, T., Milanovic, M. & Pike, N. (2021). Validating the LC Test of English scale: The paper-based tests. London, UK: LC. Download

 

Nigel Pike

Pike, N., Papargyris, Y., Dourda, C., Lee, T., & Coniam, D. (2024). Recalibrating and extending the analysis of the LC Test of English. London, UK: LC. Download

Milanovic, M., Pike, N., Papargyris, Y., Lee, T., & Coniam, D. (2023). The LC Global Scale. London, UK: LC. Download

Lee, T., Papargyris, Y., Milanovic, M., Pike, N., & Coniam, D. (2023). Aligning LC SELT tests to the LC Item Difficulty (LID) scale. London, UK:LANGUAGECERT. Download

Pike, N., Papargyris, Y., Dourda, C., Lee, T., & Coniam, D. (2023). Recalibrating and extending the analysis of the LC Test of English adaptive item bank. London, UK: LC.

Coniam, D., Zhao, W., Lee, T., Milanovic, M., Pike, N. & Zhao, W. (2022). The role of expert judgement in language test validation. Language Education & Assessment, 5(1), 18-33. https://www.castledown.com/articles/LEA_5_1_769.pdf

Lee, T., Milanovic, M., & Pike, N. (2022). Equating Rasch values and expert judgement through externally-referenced anchoring. International Journal of TESOL Studies, 4(1), 187-202. doi.org/10.46451/ijts.2022.01.12

Pike, N. & Coniam, D. (2021). Adaptive testing and the LC Test of English adaptive test. ELTNEWS, 367. https://www.eltnews.gr/adaptive-testing-and-the-languagecert-test-of-english-adaptive-test
 
Coniam, D., Lee, T., Milanovic, M. & Pike, N. (2021). Validating the LC Test of English scale: The paper-based tests. London, UK: LC.  Download
 
Coniam, D., Lee, T., Milanovic, M. & Pike, N. (2021). Validating the LC Test of English scale: The adaptive test. London, UK: LC. Download
 
Lee, T., Milanovic, M., Coniam, D., & Pike, N. (2021). Externally-referenced anchoring: equating expert judgement and Rasch measurement values in LC IESOL English language tests. London, UK: LC. Download

 

Leda Lampropoulou

Coniam, D., Lee, T., & Lampropoulou, L. (2024) The use of expert judgement and pairwise comparison in the establishment of an assessment scale. Journal of Applied Linguistics, 37.

Milanovic, M., Lee, T., Lampropoulou, L., & Coniam, D. (2024). Exploring test gender bias in the LC SELT IESOL Speaking and Listening tests. London, UK: LC. Download

Lampropoulou, L. (2023). The use and impact of pre-task planning time in the monologic task of LC speaking tests. Language Education & Assessment, 6(1), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.29140/lea.v6n1.1180

Lampropoulou, L. (2022). Interactional competence and the role role play plays: The LC perspective. International Journal of TESOL Studies, 4(1), 32-47. doi.org/10.46451/ijts.2022.01.04

Coniam, D., Lampropoulou, L., & Cheilari, A. (2021). Online proctoring of high-stakes examinations: A survey of past candidates' attitudes and perceptions. English Language Teaching, 14(8), 58-72. https://doi.org/10.5539/elt.v14n8p58

Coniam, D., Lee, T., & Lampropoulou, L. (2021). Identifying guessing in English language tests via Rasch fit statistics: An Exploratory Study. English Language Teaching, 14(5), 23-29.

Papargyris, Y. & Lampropoulou, L. (2021). The development and delivery of online-proctored speaking exams: The case of LC International ESOL. In ALTE (eds.). Safeguarding the future of multilingual assessment in the post-covid world – Proceedings of the ALTE 7th International Conference, 22-24 April 2020, Madrid.

Coniam, D., & Lampropoulou, L. (2020). A review of LC IESOL Listening and Reading test reliabilities 2018-2020. London, UK: LC. Download

Lampropoulou, L., & Papargyris, Y. (2019). External validation of LC's English language examinations. London, UK: LC. Download


Yiannis
Papargyris

Pike, N., Papargyris, Y., Dourda, C., Lee, T., & Coniam, D. (2024). Recalibrating and extending the analysis of the LC Test of English. London, UK: LC. Download

Milanovic, M., Pike, N., Papargyris, Y., Lee, T., & Coniam, D. (2023). The LC Global Scale. London, UK: LC. Download

Stoukou, I., Papargyris, Y., & Coniam, D. (2023). A comparability study of handwritten versus typed responses in high-stakes English language writing tests. ELT FORUM, 12(1), 36-43. 

Lee, T., Papargyris, Y., Milanovic, M., Pike, N., & Coniam, D. (2023). Aligning LC SELT tests to the LC Item Difficulty (LID) scale. London, UK:LC. Download

Milanovic, M., Lee, T., Coniam, D., & Papargyris, Y. (2023). Externally-referenced anchoring of LC SELT tests. London, UK: LC. Download

Papargyris, Y., & Yan, Z. (2022). Examiner quality and consistency across LC writing tests. International Journal of TESOL Studies, 4(1), 203-212.

Coniam, D., & Papargyris, Y. (2021). Examiner quality and consistency across LC Writing tests. London, UK: LC. Download

Papargyris, Y. & Lampropoulou, L. (2021). The development and delivery of online-proctored speaking exams: The case of LC International ESOL. In ALTE (eds.). Safeguarding the future of multilingual assessment in the post-covid world – Proceedings of the ALTE 7th International Conference, 22-24 April 2020, Madrid.

Lampropoulou, L., & Papargyris, Y. (2019). External validation of LC's English language examinations. London, UK: LC. Download

 

Cathy Jones

Jones, C. (2024). The LC General Test: Assessing language in the migration and employment domains. London, UK: LC. Download

Jones, C. (2023). Orienting the LC IESOL C1 examination to an academic context. London, UK: LC. Download


Irene Stoukou

Stoukou, I., Papargyris, Y., & Coniam, D. (2023). A comparability study of handwritten vs. typed responses to English language writing tests. London, UK: LC.

Coniam, D., Stoukou, I., Lee,. T., & Milanovic, M. (2023). SELT IESOL Writing Test Quality. London, UK: LC. Download

 

Tony Lee

Coniam, D., Lee, T., & Lampropoulou, L. (2024) The use of expert judgement and pairwise comparison in the establishment of an assessment scale. Journal of Applied Linguistics, 37.

Milanovic, M., Lee, T., Lampropoulou, L., & Coniam, D. (2024). Exploring test gender bias in the LC SELT IESOL Speaking and Listening tests. London, UK: LC. Download

Pike, N., Papargyris, Y., Dourda, C., Lee, T., & Coniam, D. (2024). Recalibrating and extending the analysis of the LC Test of English. London, UK: LC. Download

Milanovic, M., Pike, N., Papargyris, Y., Lee, T., & Coniam, D. (2023). The LC Global Scale. London, UK: LC. Download

Milanovic, M., Lee, T., & Coniam, D. (2023). The delivery of speaking tests in traditional or online proctored mode: A comparability study. Journal of Language Testing & Assessment, 6(1), 1-10. DOI: 10.23977/langta.2023.060101

Coniam, D., Stoukou, I., Lee, T., & Milanovic, M. (2023). SELT IESOL Writing Test Quality. London, UK: LC. Download

Milanovic, M., Lee, T., Coniam, D., & Papargyris, Y. (2023). Externally-referenced anchoring of LC SELT tests. London, UK: LC. Download

Lee, T., Papargyris, Y., Milanovic, M., Pike, N., & Coniam, D. (2023). Aligning LC SELT tests to the LC Item Difficulty (LID) scale. London, UK: LC. Download

Coniam, D., Lee, T., Milanovic, M., Pike, N. & Zhao, W. (2022). The role of expert judgement in language test validation. Language Education & Assessment, 5(1), 18-33.  https://www.castledown.com/articles/LEA_5_1_769.pdf.

Coniam, D., Lee, T., & Milanovic, M. (2022). Exploring Item bank stability in the creation of multiple test forms. London, UK: LC. Download

Lee, T., Coniam, D., & Milanovic, M. (2022). Exploring item bank stability through live and simulated datasets. Journal of Language Testing & Assessment, 5, 13-21. doi.org/10.23977/langta.2022.050102

Lee, T., Milanovic, M., & Pike, N. (2022). Equating Rasch values and expert judgement through externally-referenced anchoring. International Journal of TESOL Studies, 4(1), 187-202. doi.org/10.46451/ijts.2022.01.12

Lee, T., Milanovic, M., Coniam, D., & Pike, N. (2021). Externally-referenced anchoring: equating expert judgement and Rasch measurement values in LC IESOL English language tests. London, UK: LC. Download

Coniam, D., Lee, T., Milanovic, M. & Pike, N. (2021). Validating the LC Test of English scale: The paper-based tests. London, UK: LC. Download

Coniam, D., & Lee, T. (2021). Potential bias in LC IESOL items: A Differential Item Functioning analysis. London, UK: LC. Download

Coniam, D., Lee, T., & Lampropoulou, L. (2021). Identifying guessing in English language tests via Rasch fit statistics: An exploratory study. English Language Teaching, 14(5), 23-29.

 

Corina Dourda

Pike, N., Papargyris, Y., Dourda, C., Lee, T., & Coniam, D. (2024). Recalibrating and extending the analysis of the LC Test of English. London, UK: LC.

Dourda, K., Bratitsis, T. & Griva, E. (2014). Content and language integrated learning through an online game in primary school: A case study. The Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 12(3), 243-258.


Angeliki Cheilari

Cheilari, A., Falvey, P., & Coniam. D. (2023). Developing reading skills using inquiry-oriented approaches: WebQuests. ELTNEWS, 382, 16-18.

 

Cheilari, A., Falvey, P., & Coniam. D. (2022). Using video for developing listening skills. ELTNEWS, 378, 19-20.

 

Coniam, D., Lampropoulou, L., & Cheilari, A. (2021). Online proctoring of high-stakes examinations: A survey of past candidates' attitudes and perceptions. English Language Teaching, 14(8), 58-72.

 

Milanovic, M., & Cheilari, A. (2021). LC – A multilingual language testing system. London, UK: LC.

 

Cheilari, A., & Coniam, D. (2021). Process approaches to the teaching of writing. ELTNEWS, 361, 24-29.

 

Cheilari, A., & Coniam, D. (2020). Preparing for teaching exam classes in the new school year. ELTNEWS, 360, 16-19.

 

Sylvia Karastathi

Karastathi, Sylvia. (2017). Looking back at Ekphrastic writing: Museum education tasks in the language classroom. In Donaghy, K. & Xerri, D. (eds.). The image in English language teaching, pp. 105-116. Floriana, Malta: ELT Council.

Karastathi, S. (2015). Ekphrasis and the novel/narrative fiction. In Rippl, G. (ed.). Handbook of Intermediality: Literature–image–sound–music (Vol. 1). Berlin: Walter de Gruyter & Co.