The Business of Teaching English as a Second Language: A Libyan Case Study
Abstract In the increasingly globalised world, English has come to play a major role in several countries of the world including the African country of Libya. English language teaching and learning in Libya, over the last fifty years, has undergone varying official stances, often with detrimental effects. Though English was recognised as the official second language of the country in 2005, there are challenges galore. This paper touches the slated education reforms in Libya, in the aftermath of the change of guard in Libya prompted by a civilian uprising, and recommends an official policy that promotes bilingualism. Arabic and English languages should be equal preference.