Guler (2013, p. 128) looked at the assessment of English language learners and opined that standard tests are not the way most effective way to evaluate progress. One of my English learners is having difficulty with the written portion of standardized tests. In this case, I designed a performance assessment that assesses progress by verbally asking questions and allowing the student to respond in either language to demonstrate understanding. By replacing the standardized test with a performance assessment, I can formulate a more accurate picture of which skills the student has mastered and which skills may require additional skills.