The main objective of this study was to describe the beliefs system concerning the learning of the English language in late learners. At the same time, we intended to identify the communication needs and preferences with regard to the learning of English as a Foreign Language. The beliefs of the late learners in relation to the learning of the English language in a sample of sixty-five students who belonged to a population of two hundred candidates of Master’s and Doctor’s Degrees of the National University of Trujillo were evaluated. Horwitz’s questionnaire (1988) was adapted to collect information about beliefs of learning and an individual questionnaire (García-Romeau, 2006) was used for the analysis of students ‘needs. The learner’s system of beliefs about second language learning ( Horwitz 1988) was divided into four themes (1) Foreign language aptitude, it is easier for ...