Welcome to the Open Source Class Test Center, which represents one of the many ways in which Encounters is setting a new standard for language instruction. Created specifically for teachers, the Center provides easy, early, and ongoing access to the program's rich resources. It also offers several ways for instructors to share suggestions and comments so Encounters can better meet their needs and the needs of their students.
Most publishers don't offer Class Testing on the web, but as you can see from the summary below, it's as easy as 1-2-3-4! Instructions are available at each step of the process to guide you. There is also a "Need Help?" link at the top of every page of the Class Test Center.
How to Register
Class Testing is being made available to Chinese language instructors who have been validated by the institutions where they teach. To participate, please fill out the registration form and hit "submit." You will be notified by email as soon as your school administrator has authorized your access.
Click here to register.
Log In to Access Content
Once you receive a registration email, click the link to gain access to
free Encounters content. If you haven't already done so, create a log-in name and password. After you've logged in, you'll be able to view a wide range of text and video content available for class testing.
Click here to log in.
Use Content
Once registered and logged in, you will be able to:
- download sample chapters from Encounters Student Book 1
- download corresponding pages from the Annotated Instructor's Edition
- view episodes from the Encounters dramatic series
- watch cultural and instructional video segments
How to Comment
Your observations will be essential and most welcome as we continue to improve the Encounters program. You can share your comments in a survey after your class-testing is complete. In addition, Encounters offers you the unique ability to annotate actual pages from the sample units online so you can communicate your thoughts and suggestions about specific items.
Click here
to provide comments.
As a Thank You: For participating in this pioneering effort to conduct class-testing online, qualified instructors who completely answer the Class Testing survey are eligible for a
free Yale University Press book! See the list of award-winning titles
here.
Welcome to Encounters!
