AN INVESTIGATION ON STUDENTS’ NEEDS FOR AN ENGLISH LISTENING WORKBOOK AT ELEMENTARY LEVEL

Abstract

Workbooks play big roles in both teaching and learning processes. A good workbook is considered as a good learning resource which can improve learners’ autonomy and help them to achieve the course objectives. To design a suitable and quality workbook to particular learners, workbook designers are advised to take learners’ needs in consideration. The research aims at investigating learners’ needs for an English listening workbook at elementary level for English majored students at School of Foreign Languages, Thai Nguyen University. 360 first-year students were invited to answer a seven-item questionnaire for data about their learning motivations, conditions, necessities, lacks and wants toward a listening workbook at elementary level. The results show that the majority had strong desires and good reasons for learning English listening. Additionally, they expected for a listening workbook which is suitable to their level and can help them to sharpen their listening skill.