Human or Machine? Evaluating Second Language Speaking Performance in Paired Discussions with a Large Language Model-Driven Spoken Dialogue System vs. a Human Interlocutor
Published online on July 06, 2026
Abstract
Language Testing, Ahead of Print.
The use of large language models (LLMs) in language assessment, particularly in spoken dialogue systems (SDSs) for assessing speaking, remains at an early stage. This study explored the use of an LLM-driven SDS to assess second language speaking ability. ...
The use of large language models (LLMs) in language assessment, particularly in spoken dialogue systems (SDSs) for assessing speaking, remains at an early stage. This study explored the use of an LLM-driven SDS to assess second language speaking ability. ...