An Investigation of the Integration of the English Language in the Algerian Primary Schools

Abstract

The current study is an exploratory case study done for the sake of examing the integration of the English language in the primary schools particularly in the fourth grade. The study applies the mixed method approach so as to investigate the acceptance of this addition and to shed light on the opinions of both the parents and teachers regarding the syllabus. This research uses a questionnaire prepared for pupils of the fourth grade and their parents and a structured interview for the teachers. The results demonstrate that a great part of the participant pupils prefer the English language and like its book, and expressed their enjoyment during the session, however few of them do not show any interest to the language. As the results revealed, almost parents are satisfied with the addition of the English language, satisfied of their children’s English language proficiency, teachers shed light in their responses to some points such as syllabus length and some of complexity on it, and about session time. The results revealed also some suggestions from both parents and teachers to provide teaching/learning process.