NEEDS ANALYSIS FOR ESP: POLICE SCHOOL OF UIA CADETS’ PERSPECTIVES

There are more foreigners visiting, working, and residing in Mongolia than ever before. As a result, there is a heightened risk for foreigners to become victims of crime. How many police officers can effectively addres this issue despite language barriers? This paper is focused on the need for police officers in Mongolia to speak and understand English, today’s glabal language. Emphasis is placed on the the language needs of the cadets in the Police School of the University of Internal Affairs (UIA) in Mongolia. The proficiency level of the four English language skills, learning material, and soft skills have all been explored, findings are provided. The cadets' grasp of Police English for specific language, needs, and requirements has been examined. Questionnaires were the major data collection tools of the investigation. The survey was conducted using Google form with closed questions. The results were processed by SPSS. Emphasizing the importance of the specific English language for Police and their awareness to learn, the police school cadets made some choices in the content, such as the development of English speaking and listening skills, as well as contents like technology-related cyber-crimes, fraud, and crimes against health. Soft skills are one of the indicators of global competence. It is thought that Police English for specific language education will be advantageous to provide detailed training methods to practice soft skills like team management, stress management, risk management, and leadership etc...