ANALYSIS OF LEARNERS' NEEDS IN THE SPANISH VOCATIONAL TRAINING EDUCATION

Abstract

This study seeks to analyse the linguistic needs of students doing a middle vocational training cycle in administration. In Spain, English is a compulsory language subject from the age of 6, signifying that those finishing secondary school level will have taken English lessons 2–4 times a week for approximately 10 years. However, the English levels in Spain are frequently disputed. In order to expose legitimate language levels and assess factors influencing English language education in Spain, a study will be carried out involving language assessment and a survey. To complete this study, 55 students from a middle vocational training cycle in administration will be recorded having a 5-minute conversation in English with a native English speaker. To analyse the language abilities of these students, an evaluation rubric will be used, categorising pupils into three different levels of English communication based on expression and comprehension.