DIGITALIZATION OF LANGUAGE TESTING

Abstract

Digitalization is one of the key processes that has a profound impact on various spheres of human activity, including education and knowledge assessment systems. It opens up new opportunities for improving the quality of testing, enhancing accessibility, and providing greater convenience for a wide range of users. The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive analyze of the trends and opportunities provided by the digitalization of language testing, as well as to explore its influence on the processes of language skill preparation and assessment under modern conditions. The importance of integrating open-type tasks in electronic testing for the subtests "Writing" and "Speaking" is emphasized, as these formats allow for a more objective evaluation of communicative competence. The successful practical experience of online testing and remote evaluation of responses for these subtests is demonstrated. Additionally, the paper thoroughly explores the application of artificial intelligence in language testing, highlighting its advantages and challenges. The authors conclude that innovative approaches contribute to the creation of a more flexible and reliable evaluation system that meets international standards. This research is of significant importance for the further modernization of national language testing frameworks.