Investigating the teaching of english at the institutes of vocational training in Algeria

Abstract EN

The present study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the training program for teaching English at the Institutes of Vocational Training in Algeria.

The study investigates the perceptions of 168 trainees participating in the program in the city of Algiers.

In order to achieve the aims of the study, the researcher used one Likert's 5-scale format questionnaire that was administered to the trainees.

This questionnaire consisted of 25 items grouped in 5 domains which aimed to evaluate different aspects of the ESP training program, namely its 'aims and objectives', 'the trainers', 'the training materials', 'evaluation and assessment techniques' and 'aids and facilities' provided for the learners by these institutes.

The results of the study have shown that the trainees expressed a great dissatisfaction with all aspects of the training program regardless to their qualification (High school or Higher than High school).

The study recommends more studies that investigate teaching ESP in Algeria in more areas and giving more attention to the learners' needs.