Obstacles facing English Teachers and Their Libyan Primary School Youngsters in Teaching/Learning How to Read (i.e.to be literate) in English)

Abstract

This study investigates the problems facing Libyan teachers in teaching reading in English and the obstacles facing their primary school youngsters to learn the language. A hundred and eight English teachers in Sabrata primary schools completed a questionnaire focusing on the problems facing both teachers and their pupils. The results of the questionnaire data analysis revealed that there are many problems facing the teachers and their pupils in teaching-learning the language. Pedagogical recommendation are suggested for English primary school teachers and educational authority to consider.