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An Analysis of the English Language Needs for Myanmar Government Employees(Case Study: Small Scale Industries Department) (Soe Thura, 2022) Soe Thura Due to the multi-polar world, English skills are essential for government employees in for qualified work performance in Myanmar. They are still in need and difficulties of English skills for daily work done. This study aims to analyze the English needs of government employees working under Small Scale Industry Department, Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development. The study is descriptive type in use of primary data. The key finding revealed that 60% agree that English is important for their present job whereas 40% do not agree. Some low rankers and high rankers perceived that English was essential and they want to improve it. However, majority of mid-level of government staff are less need of English due to less incentives. They perceive that being good at English skills do not represents job promotion. The government employees perceived their own English condition as fair in all four skills. Reading and writing were rated as “moderately needed’ while listening and speaking were indicated as “slightly needed.” Writing and reading are indicated as “moderately difficult” whereas listening and speaking skills are explored slightly difficult. They want English trainings that focus on reading and writing more than that focus on listening and speaking. They also suggest to attend effective occupational English training, promote motivation and strengthen meritocracy. 2022-10-01 https://meral.edu.mm/records/8575