Participants’ Opinions on Andragogical Applications Based on the Communicative Teaching Method

This study investigated demographic characteristics of adults learning English, their reasons for participation and opinions about the andragogical applications based on the Communicative Teaching Method (CTM). Participants included 321 learners. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Pearson’s chi-square test was used to compare the data. The findings indicated that the majority of the participants were female, they held a university degree, and were in the early adulthood periods. The two main reasons for participation were developing practical skills and improving intellectual knowledge. The data analysis revealed their lessons were not totally based on andragogical applications based on CTM. There were differences in participants’ opinions according to their education levels, suggesting less positive thinking as the education level increased. While there were no significant differences in terms of gender, those in the higher age group had a more positive attitude regarding the use of the andragogical application based on CTM