A Comparative Study on English Language Teaching and French Language Teaching in Algerian Primary Schools: Case of 3rd Year Pupils at BELFATMI AHMED School, AIN EL HOUTZ

Abstract

This research is organized into two main chapters. Chapter 1 presents the theoretical framework by exploring key concepts related to English and French language teaching. It distinguishes between English and French as foreign and second languages and highlights their role within the Algerian educational system. The chapter also discusses language policies, curriculum design, learners’ motivation, and the cognitive interplay between English and French. Chapter Two focuses on the research methodology, describing the context, participants, and instruments used for data collection, including classroom observation and teacher interviews. The chapter also outlines the approach to data analysis through thematic coding, followed by a discussion centered on pupils’ motivation, teaching methods, and the influence of one language on the other.