Backwash Effects of the English Test for International Communication on College English Teaching
English Test for International Communication(ETIC),as a novel comprehensive assessment method for English proficiency,aims to identify individuals with international competitiveness.This paper conducts an in-depth study on the backwash effects of ETIC in the field of college English teaching using interview and question-naire survey methods.The research findings indicate that ETIC has had a positive backwash effect on college Eng-lish teaching,primarily manifested in three aspects:the optimization of teaching content,innovation in teaching methods,and improvements in the assessment model.These research results offer valuable insights and references for the reform of college English teaching and the cultivation of international talent.
English Test for International Communicationcollege English teachinginternational talent develop-mentbackwash effects