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IJLLL 2025 Vol.11(1): 12-15
DOI: 10.18178/IJLLL.2025.11.1.565

Research Hotspot and Trend of International Oral English Ability Test: Visual Measurement Study Based on VOSviewer

Shiying Yang* and Weijie Hu
Subject Teaching (English), Foreign Languages, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, China
Email: 1151699835@qq.com (S.Y.Y.); humails@zjnu.edu.cn (W.J.H.)
*Corresponding author

Manuscript received October 15, 2024; revised November 7, 2024; accepted December 14, 2024; published January 22, 2025.

Abstract—Oral communication is one of the most direct and natural forms of language interaction. Oral ability test is a effective way to evaluate learners’ oral English level and language use ability. This study conducted a systematic review of the field of oral ability testing. By employing the VOSviewer visualization tool, we analyzed 247 relevant articles from the Web of Science (WOS) database. In terms of research strength, we identified the most influential countries, institutions, and authors. Furthermore, we explored the most highly cited journals to gain a deeper understanding of the theoretical foundations of oral ability testing. Additionally, through co-occurrence analysis with VOSViewer, we found out the research hotspots in oral ability testing and predicted future development trends. The findings obtained through VOSviewer will deepen the understanding of oral ability testing and provide references for the future development of theorists and practitioners.

Keywords—oral English ability test, VOSviewer, visual analysis, research trend 

Cite: Shiying Yang and Weijie Hu, "Research Hotspot and Trend of International Oral English Ability Test: Visual Measurement Study Based on VOSviewer," International Journal of Languages, Literature and Linguistics, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 12-15, 2025.

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