Learner needs

Various kinds of needs influence learning

o Personal needs
o Learning needs
o Future professional needs


Meeting these learner needs is part of being a good teacher.
Personal needs include:

o Age
o Gender
o Cultural background
o Interests
o Educational background
o Motivation




Learning needs include:

o Learning styles
o Past language learning experience
o Learning gap (gap between present level and the target level of language proficiency)
o Learning goals and expectations for the course
o Learner autonomy
o Availability of Time



Professional needs include:

o Language requirements for employment, training or education.