Evelina Galaczi

Evelina Galaczi is Head of Research Strategy at Cambridge Assessment English, University of Cambridge, UK, where she leads a research team of experts in language learning, teaching and assessment. She has worked in language education for over 30 years as a teacher, teacher trainer, materials writer, researcher and assessment specialist. Evelina's expertise lies in second language assessment and learning, with a focus on speaking assessment, interactional competence, test development and the use of technologies in learning and assessment. Evelina has presented worldwide, and published in academic journals, including Applied Linguistics, Language Assessment Quarterly, Language Testing and Assessment in Education. She holds Master's and Doctorate degrees in Applied Linguistics from Columbia University, USA.

Dr Evelina Galaczi is Head of Research Strategy at Cambridge English. She has worked in language education for over 25 years as a teacher, teacher trainer, materials writer, program administrator, researcher and assessment specialist. Her current work focuses on speaking assessment, the role of digital technologies in assessment and learning, and on professional development for teachers. Evelina regularly presents at international conferences and has published papers on speaking assessment, computer-based testing, and paired speaking tests.