This research is aimed at checking whether there are differences or not on the candidates' test performances in case the test is taken individually or in pairs. Two versions of the First Certificate in English were applied on ten students in two different occasions (examiner-candidate and candidate-candidate-examiner). All tests were recorded, transcribed and statistically analyzed. After the second test, the participants answered a questionnaire to give their opinion about the tests. Although there is a bias to speak more, use a more diverse vocabulary and when in pairs, eight out of ten candidates revealed they would rather take the test individually.
language testing; English language; proficiency; speaking
