Abstract
The Algerian educational system of today is different from that of years ago; more approaches are included, more teaching techniques are combined, and the emphasis on language learning has grown. Primary, middle, and high schools offer classes in Arabic, French, and Tamazight. It would be vital to incorporate English into primary schools in light of the government's plan to designate it as a second language in addition to French. This produces a generation that can advance in linguistic proficiency. Of course, switching from French to English, a language that has been used as a second language for hundreds of years, is difficult. The most important weapon for change is education. Such a change obviously meets numerous hurdles and difficulties; for instance, there needs to be an adequate number of teachers and instructors who can spread the language at all levels. This chapter focuses on the methods, requirements, and challenges of introducing English to the Algerian primary school and the potential obstacles that policymakers and educators may face when teaching English.
TopAlgerian Arabic
The third definition of “Arabic” refers to an Algerian language (or various languages). Algerian in the sense that more than one language is present. It is a simplified form of classical Arabic called “darija” a colloquial language. In addition, because 80–85% of Algerians speak Algerian Arabic, it is regarded as their first language. Due to this language's straightforward structure, particularly at the phonological and syntactic levels, Algerians choose it as their first language. They defined Algerian levels, focusing primarily on phonological and Arabic. Formerly a ministerial delegate to the universities.
Key Terms in this Chapter
Critical Period: Is an ethological term that refers to a fixed and crucial time during the early development of an organism when it can learn things essential to survival as language learning.
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA): Is the direct result of modern Arabic and a standardized language version. It is the type of Arabic used in universities, Arabic language schools, audiovisual and written media, and other formal contexts.
School Child: A child aged 6-7 to 18 years old studying in a general education institution (secondary school).
National Language: A language officially designated as the language of a nation or country, usually for cultural and ethnic reasons. Such a language may or may not be the official language of the country in question (that is, used in its government and administration).
Algerian Arabic (AA): Is a dialect derived from the form of Arabic spoken in Algeria. It belongs to the Maghrebi Arabic language.
Foreign Language: Any language not native to a particular region or person. Foreign language instruction is often required or strongly encouraged in primary and secondary education.
LMD System: The LMD is an acronym for Licence, Master, and Doctorate. The LMD system represents a set of changes and innovations introduced in higher education consisting of an organization into three levels of training system: the License (bachelor), Master, and Doctorate.