A Task-based Syllabus For Business And Economics Students

Abstract

This research work aims at identifying the extent to which task-based course would answer English for Business and Economics (EBE) students’ needs. The research involves a questionnaire addressed to students and a semi-structured interview with language teachers. The results obtained showed that EBE students need adequate syllabus to achieve their academic and professional duties. They need to develop all language skills. Moreover, the task-based syllabus provides tasks of different situations in their academic and professional careers to help them promote both accuracy and fluency. The main results showed that task-based syllabus would be appropriate for EBE learners. It promotes EBE students with related vocabulary activities and choosing the appropriate teaching materials that suit the proficiency level of learners