In this globalized world, English plays an important role as the international language. However, many workers in transportation industry, especially the drivers, who are non-native English speakers, struggle to communicate in English. Therefore, an English module is needed to fulfill the drivers’ practical needs.

This research is intended to create a Basic English module for the drivers. This research shows how “Basic English for Driver” module is designed and what the designs of “Basic English for Driver” materials look like. Therefore, the drivers can get help in learning Basic English.

The method employed in this research is the combination of four steps of Research and Development (RnD) by Borg and Gall (1983) and the four steps of ADDIE instructional design. The study involves drivers from PT. Transportasi Velocity Indonesia and a learning media expert from Sanata Dharma University. This research implements a Likert-scale questionnaire to obtain needs analysis, expert assessment, and feedback. In addition, the data is analyzed by interpreting the needs analysis data in the form of a written analysis and implementing descriptive statistics to derive the average score.

The expert’s feedback was very positive. The positive evaluation from the expert indicated this module as the potential to enhance drivers’ English skills. This was identified according to the average score which is 3.9 out of 4.0.

Keywords: ADDIE instructional design, Basic English, Drivers, English module, Transportation industry