... which tasks are "a vital part of language instruction, but are embedded in a more complex pedagogic context" (Skehan, 199 6a: 39) . In his book, Long ( 198 5a: 89) simply defines "task" ... subjective (Brindley, 198 9:65), perceived and felt (Berwick, 198 9:55), target situation/ goal-oriented and learning, process-oriented and product-oriented (Brindley, 198 9:63); additionally, there ... the student’s learning (Peck, 199 1), a needs analysis is considered as a prerequisite in any course design (Richterich and Chancerel, 198 7). According to Knox ( 199 7:56), a needs assessment enables...