Implementing English as the first foreign language in the primary cycle in Algeria: attitudes, procedures and challenges

الملخص EN

This research is an exploratory study that aims at thoroughly investigating the implementation of English as the first foreign language in the primary cycle in Algeria, instead of French, through the eyes of practitioners: the teachers of the primary schools.

more precisely, it tackles teachers‟ attitudes, viewpoints, and suggestions on the most effective procedures and mechanisms for a successful implementation of English in the primary school in Algeria.

therefore, this study was conducted in two primary schools with the sum of 34 teachers, where data was collected through a questionnaire of 17 quantitative and qualitative questions.

results showed a consensus among the teachers who strongly supported implementing English as the first foreign language in the primary cycle and provided effective procedures and solutions for a safe, successful operation.