Analysis of challenges and advantages of introducing French and English together in primary schools.
The teaching of French in Algeria, beginning in primary school, can be attributed to various historical and social factors. French and English are introduced alongside a mixture of languages starting from the third year of primary education in Algerian schools. In this context, one may question whether this constitutes a challenge or a linguistic asset, particularly following the requirement to introduce English at the same stage as French. Several phenomena emerge, including language transfer, interference, and code-switching.
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