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From French to English: Algeria and Africa’s Language Transition
Algeria is shaking up its education system by expanding English-language learning in elementary schools, and it’s sparking quite a buzz. They see it as a strategic move, and it’s part of a broader trend in Africa. Many African countries, like Mali and Morocco, are rethinking their language policies. For instance, Mali recently decided to drop French as an official language, and Morocco has made English classes mandatory in high schools.
Why the shift? Well, English is the big player on the world stage. It’s the most widely spoken language globally, dominates the internet, and is crucial in fields like science and tech. Plus, as France’s influence wanes in Africa, many nations are eyeing English as their new foreign language of choice. But this transition isn’t without its challenges, and experts are debating the best way to make it happen smoothly. So, what do you think about this trend? Is it a smart move, or are there potential pitfalls? #esl, #efl, #englishteachingandlearning, #elt
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Algeria expands English-language learning as France's influence ebbs
Algeria is among many countries in Africa to take steps to transition parts of its education system away from French and toward English
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