Assessing Interactional Competence Through Generative AI: Comparing Large Language Models as AI Interlocutors in the Paired Oral Discussion Test
Published online on July 08, 2026
Abstract
Language Testing, Ahead of Print.
Interactional competence (IC) is essential for oral communication assessment, yet human partner variability can introduce construct-irrelevant variance in paired speaking tests. As an alternative to a test with a human interlocutor, this study describes ...
Interactional competence (IC) is essential for oral communication assessment, yet human partner variability can introduce construct-irrelevant variance in paired speaking tests. As an alternative to a test with a human interlocutor, this study describes ...