Back Study consultation

Let’s plan how you’ll study

About 8 minutes. Every question shows why we ask it and the research behind it. Your answers save as you go.

No completed placement test yet, so this consultation will use your answers only. Take the placement test later for an even more precise plan.

Your goals

Clear, specific goals predict persistence and progress.

1.What is your main reason for learning English?

Why we ask: Your purpose decides which skills, topics and register we prioritise. — Dörnyei & Ushioda (2021) Teaching and Researching Motivation

2.What level or score do you want to reach?

Why we ask: A concrete target lets us estimate a realistic timeline in guided learning hours. — Locke & Latham (2002) American Psychologist; Cambridge English Guided Learning Hours

3.When do you need to reach it?

Why we ask: A deadline determines how intensive your weekly plan must be. — Locke & Latham (2002)

4.Describe 2–3 real situations where you need English.

Why we ask: Needs analysis of real target tasks is the foundation of effective course design. — Long (2005) Second Language Needs Analysis (Cambridge UP)

Answer at least 2 questions to continue.