Abstract:
English language proficiency has emerged as a crucial skill in global communication, politics, business, and education. Recognizing its growing importance, many nations, including Algeria, have introduced English instruction in elementary schools (Crystal, 2003). This paper aims to investigate the significance of studying English in Algerian elementary schools, focusing on the benefits for students and the challenges teachers face in teaching English at the primary school level. The study explores the perceptions of parents and teachers regarding the integration of English, the difficulties encountered by third-year students in learning English, the obstacles faced by teachers, and the role played by parents in the English learning process....