Before we start!


Before we start!

“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to walk from here?”
“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.
“I don’t much care where—” said Alice.
“Then it doesn’t matter which way you walk,” said the Cat.

Source: Carroll, L.  Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. London: MacMillan Publishing Co, 1998, p. 89.


A needs analysis questionnaire plays a pivotal role in language teaching and learning. It encourages learners to reflect on their own learning process, to identify their needs and preferences, and to gain autonomy and control of their learning (Graves, 2000:98).

NEED ANALYSIS QUESTIONNAIRE

Personal Details:
Course:                                                                Year:
Name:                                                                                                            Age:
Contact telephone (cell phone) number/email address:


Professional Details:
Current Job Title:
Basic Duties:
What languages other than Portuguese and English do you speak/study? 
The number of years you have studied English:
Schools/Courses/Certificates:
Self tutor?
Other:

In the following items please place your check marks rapidly. Do not stop to think about each scale. This is not a test! There are no right or wrong answers. Be sure to make only one mark on each scale!

Please indicate your present level of ability in English
Low Ability 1→2→3→4→5 High Ability
English Proficiency Level 
Beginner □ Intermediate □ Advanced □ 
Speaking
1□ 2□ 3□ 4□ 5□ 
Listening
1□ 2□ 3□ 4□ 5□ 
Reading
1□ 2□ 3□ 4□ 5□ 
Writing
1□ 2□ 3□ 4□ 5□ 
Vocabulary
1□ 2□ 3□ 4□ 5□ 
Structure
1□ 2□ 3□ 4□ 5□ 

Language priorities
To become a more fluent speaker
To become a more accurate speaker  
To expand my vocabulary 
To improve my pronunciation 
To read better
Other priorities

What activities or experiences were most helpful in your study of English? 

Read more about needs assessments in language learning in: 
Graves, Kathleen. Designing Language Courses. Heinle Cengage, 2000.





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