A needs analysis approach to ESP syllabus design in Greek tertiary education: A descriptive account of students’ needs

This paper describes the initial phase of a needs analysis project which was developed in the context of Greek tertiary education with the aim to identify the needs of a target group of learners and introduce needs-based course design. The findings of the study revealed the need for the development of a highly specific ESP language course with a clear focus on the target discipline, accountancy. There was also a call for the provision of ESP training which addresses the learners’ immediate needs as students and their long-term needs as professionals in the accountancy business.