Abstract:
The English language is beginning to take shape within the Algerian
university landscape. Encouraged by public authorities supporting its
integration into higher education, the Faculty of Human Sciences at
the University of Algiers 2 has, since the 2023/2024 academic year,
introduced the teaching of first-year module in English. This study
aims to assess the use of a foreign language ranked as the second
foreign language in the national education system. A mixed-methods
approach was adopted, combining observation and the distribution of
a questionnaire to students in sections 3 and 4, in order to gather
indicators on their levels of comprehension, challenges, and
confidence in using a new language. The results showed that 47.5% of
respondents have an average level of English. However, 51% feel
confident in the language, and 82.5% are making efforts to improve
their language skills.
