Résumé:
Abstract
Due to the global spread of English as a lingua franca, Algeria, like many developing
countries around the world, is offering English as a school subject beginning from primary
stages. The research aim was to explore teachers’ perceptions and practices towards the
implementation of English in primary schools. This study adopted a qualitative method by
observing and interviewing seven teachers. This investigation took place in different primary
schools in BBA.In order to collect data and answer the research questions, semi-structured
interviews were conducted with seven primary school teachers and observations were
undertaken with five teachers. The data collected was analyzed using thematic analysis. The
findings revealed that the teachers had positive perceptions related to the introduction and
benefits of teaching English to young learners. With regard to the practices of teaching
English in primaryschools, it was found that there are many different challenges faced by the
teachers. In terms of practices, many methods, techniques and media were revealed to be used
by the teachers and reflect the effectiveness of teacher training for them. The results of this
study suggested that English learning in primary Schools should be improved and
reconsidered so that students get the benefits from learning English.
