Epilogue to the Special Issue on the Nature and Measurement of Second Language Listening

This special issue is another important step to further our understanding of some of the key areas relevant for L2 listening assessment and pedagogy. The individual studies in the issue addressed a variety of topics in different contexts and the findings are relevant for language researchers and teachers alike. In this epilogue, I will summarize the studies and draw conclusions with regards to practical recommendations and future research in this area.