The views of Scottish adult literacy learners regarding existing adult literacy education and ways of improving it were examined. Input was sought through 31 focus groups that were held in five Scottish regions and involved a total of 193 adult literacy learners. Selected findings of the study were as follows: (1) although individual negotiation of course content between a literacy learner and tutor is occurring, consultation on program planning or evaluation appears occasional at best and is more often nonexistent; (2) learners and nonparticipants alike experienced difficulties in accessing learning opportunities; (3) better recognition of the diversity of learners' needs, interests, and desires is needed; (4) support for learners from tutors and peers is critical; and (5) literacy learners' aspirations for progression to other learning or employment are strikingly different from those of learners in other programs. The focus group participants expressed a desire for the following things: (1) more learning opportunities and a greater variety; (2) good-quality, adult-friendly facilities in which to learn; (3) support services, especially child care, to encourage participation in literacy programs; (4) financial assistance with costs and fees; and (5) a national effort to change the culture of learning. The adult literacy learners generally had little confidence that their views will be listened to. (MN)