ESP-Needs Analysis for Evaluating the English Language Syllabus of Khartoum State Vocational Training Centers

Abstract

This study aims to investigate and evaluate the English language syllabus of Khartoum state vocational training centers to see to what extent it meets the trainees’ needs. To achieve that the study sets four hypotheses: To some extent the current English language syllabus does not sufficiently meet the trainee’s vocational purposes. , To some limit the teaching staff at the training centers are not sufficiently satisfied with the current English language syllabus. The study adopts the descriptive analytical methodology, with questionnaire for 50 trainees, 9 English language trainers along with an interview for 3 administrative staff members. The findings of the study reveals that: The current English language syllabus does not sufficiently meet the trainees’ vocational purposes. The trainees will be sufficiently motivated to learn English language through a course that concentrate more on technical language. The general administration of vocational training supports any positive changes in the current syllabus that help trainees to learning English. The study recommends: The current English language syllabus should be provided with sufficient amount of technical vocabulary to meet the trainees needs. Trainees’ expectations being taught sufficient amount of technical vocabulary at the preparatory course should be considered. The general administration should support making some amendments to the current syllabus so as to meet the trainees’ vocational needs. Further studies are suggested: On ESP- needs analysis in broader way. On the opinions and experiences of the trainees and the trainers about the suggested syllabus to examine whether the current study is effective.