Reviewing International Researches on Computer-Assisted Language Testing from 2011 to 2021—A Visual Analysis Using CiteSpace

With the development of information technology, computer is gradually used in language testing. This paper analyses articles computer-assisted testing published Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) database Web Science between 2011 and 2021 using CiteSpace, a visual analysis software. The focused on number publications, countries institutions, authors, keywords so on. It found out that publications this field shows trend increasing fluctuating manner from to 2021, reached peak 2020. Countries with most are USA, China England, institutions relatively more universities. research hotspot frontier include students’ performance Meanwhile, there some gaps which or teachers’ adaptability testing, washback teaching hoped can provide reference application future field.