3.5. The Results of the Semi-Structured Interviews Related to the Students’ Target Needs
For this study, the data obtained from the needs analysis questionnaire were supported via semi-structured
interviews. According to Bogdan and Biklen’s (1998) framework, the interviews were first transcribed, and then by
reading each participant’s transcripts, the conceptual themes were identified by the researcher according to the
recurring words and ideas. These conceptual categories were used to create a matrix of major themes, which were
sorted under specific headings. Finally, the supporting quotes from each participant were listed and discussed under
each heading. In relation to the improvement of the students’ performance in speaking tasks, the participants agreed
that they should be engaged in purposeful interaction during conversation with native-language teachers, as
expressed in the excerpt below: