The Teaching of Two Foreign Languages (French/English) in Primary Education in Algeria
The teaching of French in Algeria, beginning in primary school, can be attributed to various historical and social factors. French and English are introduced alongside a mixture of languages starting from the third year of primary education in Algerian schools. In this context, one may question whet...
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| Published in | Lex localis-journal of local self-government Vol. 23; no. 9 |
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| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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15.09.2025
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| Online Access | Get full text |
| ISSN | 1581-5374 1581-5374 |
| DOI | 10.52152/qmvwaz13 |
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| Summary: | The teaching of French in Algeria, beginning in primary school, can be attributed to various historical and social factors. French and English are introduced alongside a mixture of languages starting from the third year of primary education in Algerian schools. In this context, one may question whether this constitutes a challenge or a linguistic asset, particularly following the requirement to introduce English at the same stage as French. Several phenomena emerge, including language transfer, interference, and code-switching. |
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| ISSN: | 1581-5374 1581-5374 |
| DOI: | 10.52152/qmvwaz13 |