Exploring Teaching English Challenges in Primary Schools as a New Experience In Algeria. Case of Primary Schools in Benisnous -Tlemcen

Abstract

English language teaching in primary schools plays a crucial role in introducing young learners to the English language and building a strong foundation of their language skills. It seeks to develop their abilities in listening ,speaking, reading and writing ,providing them with essential tools for effective communication in English. The primary school years are an ideal time for children to start learning a second language as their minds are highly receptive to language acquisition. English language teaching in this context, focuses on creating a positive and engaging learning environment that nurtures children curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. It also targets to determine the obstacles and challenges that may face teaching English at Algerian primary level. We are trying to show and highlight the main primary English language teacher‟s challenges. In order to achieve the above objective, we used two tools ,a questionnaire and a classroom observation to gather data, we distributed the questionnaire to primary school teachers in Tlemcen and went to attend and observe some sessions in primary schools. We have taken into consideration three Main criteria :First in all, the learners are primary schools learners. Second, teaching is limited to primary school teachers. Third, teaching is limited to English language. The data collected through questionnaire and classroom observation were described, analyses and the n discussed. The results that we got show that teaching English at Algerian primary schools face various challenges and obstacles both inside and outside the classroom, their teaching to this sensitive category of learners drive them to face many teaching difficulties. However, teaching English to young children has proven its efficiency and importance.