Advanced ESL

Student Needs Analysis

This needs analysis will help me get to know you as people and as students. Ill use this
information to make this class as helpful for you as possible. There are no right or wrong
answers; just be honest!
Name_____________________ Nationality_______________ CEP ID_________________
1. What is/are your native language(s)?
2. For how many years have you studied English?
3. Have you ever lived in English-speaking countries? If so, for how long?
4. What is your occupation?
5. Is this your first class in the CEP?
For the questions below, please choose I agree, I disagree, OR Sometimes.
Question

I agree

I disagree

Sometimes

I feel comfortable having everyday conversations in

English.

I can understand more than 50% of the English I hear

on the radio/TV and in conversations around me.

I feel more confident in my listening and reading skills

in English than I do in my writing and speaking skills.

I do not have enough English vocabulary to do things

that are important to me.

In English class, I enjoy working in groups or pairs

with other people.

In English class, I enjoy learning about grammar rules.

In English class, I enjoy activities that involve

speaking practice.

I learn better if I use images, videos, and other visual

media than if I use only text or sound.

6. Please rank your own abilities in the following areas. 1=Below Average, 2=Average,
3=Above Average, 4=Strong
___Grammar
___Vocabulary

___Writing
___Speaking

___Reading

___Listening

7. In what types of situations do you use English the most? Circle all that are true for you.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

School
Work/Business
Social
Necessary conversations (shopping, finances, etc.)
Other:____________________________________________________

8. How often do you have to do the following kinds of tasks/activities in English?

Less than 3
times per
year

Between 3-10
times per year

1-2 times 2+ times per

per
month
month

Give oral presentations (for

business, school, etc.)

Read research-based articles or

essays

Write research-based articles or

essays

Read plays, novels, and other long

literary works

9. Please tell me how difficult these things are for you. Number them from 1-6, with 1 being
least difficult and 6 being most difficult.
___Pronunciation
___Learning grammar rules
___Understanding new vocabulary
___Speaking about your ideas and opinions
___Understanding native speakers speech
___Understanding the main point of readings

Please answer the question below in 4-5 sentences.

10. Why are you studying English?

11. List 3 specific goals you have for this course.

Example: I want to spend less time planning responses in my head before I speak, so that I can
improve my fluency.
A.
B.
C.
12. How often do you do the things below when you read in English? 4=Often,
3=Sometimes, 2=Not often, 1=Never/I dont know this strategy
A.
B.
C.
D.

I try to see the difference between facts and opinions. _____

I try to understand how formal or informal the tone of the text is. _____
I read conversations and keep track of who is speaking during the conversation. _____
I pay attention to how trustworthy the sources of information are. _____

13. Do you have access to a computer with Internet? (Circle one) Yes
14. How often do you use a computer/the Internet?
___Every day ___1-2x per week ___1-2x per month

No

___Less than 12x per year

15. How often do you use applications like Microsoft PowerPoint and iWork Keynote?
____Never use ____Rarely (1-2x a year) _____Sometimes (3-10x a year) ____Often (10+x a
year)
16. Are you able to record, save, and send audio files with a smartphone/computer? Yes No
16. Anything else I should know about you?

Welcome to CEP A5!