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The development of a suite of computer-based diagnostic tests based on the Common European Framework.

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The development of a suite of computer-based diagnostic tests based on the Common European Framework. / Alderson, J. Charles; Huhta, Ari.
In: Language Testing, Vol. 22, No. 3, 01.07.2005, p. 301-320.

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Alderson JC, Huhta A. The development of a suite of computer-based diagnostic tests based on the Common European Framework. Language Testing. 2005 Jul 1;22(3):301-320. doi: 10.1191/0265532205lt310oa

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