Needs Analysis of English for Specific Purposes in Vocational High School Level

Abstract

This paper aims to investigate the needs of the Office Authorization and Governance students in learning English in terms of target needs, learning needs, and present situation. The study employed a case study method where the data were gained from the interview to one English teacher of one of the vocational schools in Bandung, the questionnaire to thirty students in one class of 10 th grade of Office Authorization and Governance (OTKP), and also documents including syllabus, lesson plans, and the students' assignments. The results of the research show that in terms of the most needed English skills, the students need speaking and writing skills in specific purposes for the future work in the field of Office Authorization and Governance (OTKP) as secretary, manager, receptionist, and so on. However, English taught in the learning activities in the vocational school was General English (GE), which was less appropriate and fitting for vocational students to meet the target needs. The Office Authorization and Governance (OTKP) students needed EVP (English for Vocational Purposes) particularly on the improvement of skills and knowledge needed by target needs, such as speaking to native or non-native speakers in business context and writing reports. Furthermore, the Office Authorization and Governance (OTKP) major should be provided with appropriate lessons and skills to prepare them for the future job markets.