Csaba Zoltan Szabo
Biographic Data
| ID | 3532100 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Csaba Zoltan Szabo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Csaba Zoltan |
| FAMILY NAME | Szabo |
| SIGNATURE | SZABO C Z |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Edinburgh |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1375-0903 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
A Systematic Review of Research Characteristics on the Construct Validity of the Pearson Test of English Academic
The construct validity of global‐scale language proficiency tests, such as the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA), is crucial for ensuring accurate measurement of underlying theoretical concepts. Despite a plethora of studies that address different aspects of construct validity of the PTEA, the results have been mixed. Using a systematic review approach, this study evaluated the features of 40 PTEA construct validity studies, focusing on the…
Language proficiency, vocabulary knowledge, and individual factors in predicting academic achievement
This study contributes to research on predictive validity by examining both linguistic factors (language proficiency and vocabulary knowledge) and individual factors (autonomous learning activities, language learning attitudes, and course perceptions) in predicting academic achievement in English-medium instruction (EMI) programmes in Vietnam, where standardised proficiency tests show limited predictive power. Data were collected from 105 undergr…
Assessing English language learners’ collocation knowledge
Since collocation knowledge is integral to second language vocabulary depth, it necessitates a careful examination of various measurement approaches. To this end, the current paper provides an overview and evaluation of extant collocation measurements used in empirical studies on L2 English ( N = 153) published between 1980 and 2023 indexed in the SSCI, SCIE, AHCI, SCOPUS, and ERIC databases. Six instruments, seven item formats, and three other a…
Measuring Emotion Recognition Through Language
Emotion vocabulary is essential for recognising, expressing, and regulating emotions, playing a critical role in language proficiency and emotional competence. However, traditional vocabulary assessments have largely overlooked emotion-specific lexicons, limiting their ability to identify learners' gaps in this area. Therefore, this study addresses this gap by developing and validating the Productive Emotion Vocabulary Size Test (PEVST), a tool d…
Predicting the academic achievement of multilingual students of English through vocabulary testing
Previous studies on the academic achievement (AA) of students who pursue education in English-medium instruction settings indicate that standardised international language tests demonstrate low predictive power for study success. Consequently, there seems to be clear value in exploring alternative means of determining influential correlators between language proficiency and academic performance, especially in countries where international tests a…
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Predicting the academic achievement of multilingual students of English through vocabulary testing
Previous studies on the academic achievement (AA) of students who pursue education in English-medium instruction settings indicate that standardised international language tests demonstrate low predictive power for study success. Consequently, there seems to be clear value in exploring alternative means of determining influential correlators between language proficiency and academic performance, especially in countries where international tests a…
Assessing English language learners’ collocation knowledge
Since collocation knowledge is integral to second language vocabulary depth, it necessitates a careful examination of various measurement approaches. To this end, the current paper provides an overview and evaluation of extant collocation measurements used in empirical studies on L2 English ( N = 153) published between 1980 and 2023 indexed in the SSCI, SCIE, AHCI, SCOPUS, and ERIC databases. Six instruments, seven item formats, and three other a…
Measuring Emotion Recognition Through Language
Emotion vocabulary is essential for recognising, expressing, and regulating emotions, playing a critical role in language proficiency and emotional competence. However, traditional vocabulary assessments have largely overlooked emotion-specific lexicons, limiting their ability to identify learners' gaps in this area. Therefore, this study addresses this gap by developing and validating the Productive Emotion Vocabulary Size Test (PEVST), a tool d…
A Systematic Review of Research Characteristics on the Construct Validity of the Pearson Test of English Academic
The construct validity of global‐scale language proficiency tests, such as the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA), is crucial for ensuring accurate measurement of underlying theoretical concepts. Despite a plethora of studies that address different aspects of construct validity of the PTEA, the results have been mixed. Using a systematic review approach, this study evaluated the features of 40 PTEA construct validity studies, focusing on the…
Language proficiency, vocabulary knowledge, and individual factors in predicting academic achievement
This study contributes to research on predictive validity by examining both linguistic factors (language proficiency and vocabulary knowledge) and individual factors (autonomous learning activities, language learning attitudes, and course perceptions) in predicting academic achievement in English-medium instruction (EMI) programmes in Vietnam, where standardised proficiency tests show limited predictive power. Data were collected from 105 undergr…
Second Language Acquisition and Learning (3 works) · Vocabulary (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (2 works) · Language proficiency (2 works) · Linguistics (2 works) · Mathematics education (2 works) · Predictive validity (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Test (biology) (2 works)