What is a needs analysis? According to Nunan (1988), a needs analysis contains the following 3 elements; · An analysis of the learner’s language. · Information about the learner. · Beliefs about the learning process . Why do needs analysis? · To help negotiate the gap between learners ‘and teachers’ beliefs about language English learning · To encourage the student to think about their reasons and motivations for learning English · To determine the gap between what the learner wants/ needs to do with the language and what he/ she is currently able to do (Nunan 1988). · To inform the teacher’s planning decision: § ...