A SWOT ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH PROGRAM IN IRAN

Inspired by the researcher's own experiences in teaching English program in Iran, this study means to evaluate this program. The study benefits from SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis to present an overall picture of the program.Using Grounded Theory approach, the data were codified in three phases of open, axial and selective coding. The codified data were the SWOT of the program that were presented in four tables. The interpreted results were presented in some graphs and tables.To improve the program, the stakeholders and users of the program should take advantage of the strengths, compensate for weaknesses, avoid threats and tap on the opportunities

Keywords:

week , strong , Threats , opportunities