The Paliero Blog
Language assessment, language institution management, and best practices — from the Paliero team.
Best Online Language Assessment Tools for Schools (Compared)
A honest comparison of the top online language assessment platforms — TestGorilla, Avant Assessment, ALTA Language Services, SmallTalk2Me, and Paliero — to help language institutions choose the right tool.
Read articleHow to Create a CEFR Placement Test for Your Language Institution
A step-by-step guide to designing a valid CEFR placement test — covering level descriptors, four-skill coverage, question types, scoring, and how to put it all together efficiently.
Read articleAuto-Scoring vs Manual Grading: When to Use Each for Language Tests
A practical guide to choosing between automatic and manual grading for language assessments — what each approach covers, when to combine them, and how to build a workflow that's both efficient and accurate.
Read articleGetting Started with CEFR Placement Tests
A practical guide to designing and delivering CEFR-aligned placement tests at your language institution — covering level descriptors, question types, and scoring best practices.
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