Needs Analysis of ESP Syllabus - A case Study ofKhartoum State Vocational Training Centers.

Abstract

The current syllabus or General English at Khartoum State vocational training centers does not meet the needs of trainees and is not working as a motivational factor during the preparatory and technical courses.This study examined the perception of the trainees and English language teachers at Khartoum State vocational training Centers to therole of the English for specific purposes based syllabus(the proposed course)which fits the trainees' vocational purpose and provides them with technical vocabulary and vocational terminologies they need. Thedescriptive analytical method was followed conducting this study. The results of the study were as following: 1-The trainees and trainers preferred ESP syllabus to EGP one. 2- ESP based syllabus works as a motivational factor for trainees. 3- Trainees' well knowledge about technical vocabulary and vocational terminologies widening opportunities of getting a job. The study showed the trainees understanding for what fit them and want to be taught according to their needs.