The future of French and English language in Algerian education: the case study replacing French language by English language in primary school

Abstract

The French language in Algeria is one of the most important languages, especially in education, as it is closely related to the history of the country, which dates back to the era of French colonialism, despite the independence that was in 1962, but the French language has not budged its position over the years. After the Arabic language, but with the advent of the new generation, an unexpected change occurred that shook the throne of the French language, as many people began to demand its removal and consider it a remnant of colonialism that adhered to us over the course of years, as the new generation that appeared we find that we find it more attached to the English language, and it is no wonder that it is the language of communication And development and technology, as many have expressed, is that it is the language of the future, and from here the people’s first demands have become to replace the French language with the English language, starting with primary education, as it is the base of learning and science, and the fact that the French language has become no longer serving the future with nothing. For this reason, this study is reflected in monitoring the future of the French and English languages in Algerian education, shedding light on the inclusion of the English language in the first stage of primary school education.