Uali A.2026-04-072026-04-072025Uali A / Student-orientedness of Current EFL Coursebooks for Freshmen / SDU University / Faculty of Education and Humanitieshttps://repository.sdu.edu.kz/handle/123456789/2576In recent years the popularity of the learner-centred approach is rising rapidly and it is a trend of contemporary English language teaching. As a main source of knowledge EFL coursebooks should also meet the criteria of learner-centred approach. The current study aims to investigate whether current freshmen EFL coursebooks are student-centred or not. Employing interview, questionnaire and observation qualitative data was obtained from 10 EFL freshmen instructors. The findings reveal that the majority of teachers agree that current EFL freshmen coursebooks can be considered as learner-centred. Despite having positive answers, participants also mentioned several issues with coursebooks such as implementation of an approach, validity of content and students’ engagement. Also, learner centredness is not only dependent on coursebooks but teachers play a crucial role in providing learner centred lessons.enThesis