Test performance data in this study suggest that nonnative
varieties of English can be used as listening test input while attitude
questionnaire results go counter.
These findings support most of the previous research in
this area.
Until research shows that the use of nonnative English as input
is irrelevant to the construct of listening, we may be unable to use
such input in testing, especially in high-stakes tests such as TOEFL and
IELTS.
As nonnative speech gains recognition among language users
and test takers, we hope the attitudes and perceptions toward the use of
these varieties of English will change.
"... a unique self-study language improvement programme, specifically designed to help Brazilian teachers of English develop listening and speaking skills. / ETP focuses on pronunciation and vocabulary development. There are also teaching tips and all from a Brazilian context." (English Teachers' Portfolios, ¶¶1-2)