Evaluating the Aspects of Speaking skill in the Algerian 5th Grade Primary School Textbook of English “My Book of English”

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the aspects of speaking skills as represented in the Algerian fifth-grade primary school textbook of English “My Book of English”, and the attitudes of English foreign language primary school teachers towards the textbook's efficiency in enhancing speaking skills among young learners. This study attempted to investigate the effectiveness of the fifth-grade English language textbook among teachers in the fifth-grade of primary schools of Laghouat district using the questionnaire as a tool for data collection. The questionnaire was randomly distributed using both digital platforms (Google Forms) and physical hard copies to primary school EFL teachers of Laghouat district. The study sample consists of 15 teachers. After analyzing and supporting the results of the questionnaire, the study concluded that the hypotheses put at the beginning are confirmed to an extent. It was found that “My Book of English” does include activities that support the development of speaking skills, and teachers also seem to have a generally positive attitude towards the effectiveness of the textbook. However, My Book of English has some limitations that may reduce oral production. The results of the study are significant, but since we are unable to apply them to all English teachers in Algeria, this study will pave the way for future researches on other subjects.