ANILS English Network: ‘Educational Innovations in English Language Assessment’ webinar, 21 May 2026

Lead-in

For over 90 years, the British Council has shaped brighter futures through English language teaching and assessment, education, arts and creativity, bringing the best that the UK has to offer to the world.

Omar Schiavoni, Head of Business Development at the British Council

Language assessment: An introduction to key concepts and what makes a quality test

Language assessment and testing — measuring proficiency or achievement in a language — is a crucial aspect of language learning and teaching. But what and how do we assess? And what types of test can we use? This session will focus on the importance of evaluating communicative competence as well as language ability, different test types and purposes, aligning assessment to learning, and key quality criteria to consider when choosing a test.

Jon Kear, Aptis ESOL Global Product Manager at the British Council

Unlock Futures with the British Council

Discover how the British Council can help institutions unlock opportunities, from achieving English teaching excellence to opening doors with international exams.

Omar Schiavoni, Head of Business Development at the British Council

From Chalkboards to Chatbots: How AI is Redefining Language Education

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way we teach, learn, and assess languages. This session offers a dynamic journey through the evolution of AI in language education, from basic early systems to today’s powerful tools. How has AI evolved? How can it support language learning and assessment? Where is it all heading? Join us for an engaging discussion that blends history, innovation, and imagination, helping us reflect on the evolving role of AI in education.

Lucy Skidmore, Researcher in AI and Data Science for English Language Research at the British Council