ESP Needs Analysis of Business Students in Morocco: Case Study of the Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences and Law Hassan I University

Abstract

Learning languages for the workplace has been taken for granted as a requirement for obtaining quality employment. In a globally connected world, Business English is becoming increasingly important as more and more companies are mandating English as the common corporate language. It is highly required in order to join, communicate and compete in the international market where English is predominant.Students need specific English language practices to communicate effectively in professional settings. This study investigates English language needs of Economics and Management second year Master’s degree at the Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences and Law- Hassan 1st University of Settat. To this end, a questionnaire has been administered to123 students. The findings point out that the students are interested in the four language skills but want to improve their productive skills in particular. The results also show that they expect to need English for communication.