EFL students’ Language Needs Assessment in Private General English Classes

Abstract

Undoubtedly English language has become a universal language and mastering it has become a norm and a must for all students who will embark on the labor market after graduation. Therefore, a lot of students resort to language centers to learn English language in Turkey. However, students’ language needs ought to be determined to ensure the students’ utmost language development. This research aims to determine students’ language needs within the four macro skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writing). A quantitative descriptive approach was used to determine the students’ required skills to learn and become proficient in English Language. A survey was conducted at Akin Dil language centers in Konya city in Turkey. 101 questionnaires were distributed, and 97 were considered eligible for the research. Data were analyzed through SPSS and the results showed that there is an extensive gap between the current students’ language level and the level they want to achieve.