The English Language in Libya

English language was taught at public elementary schools as a foreign language many years ago.

In the eighties, learning English was stopped from being taught at public schools for about eight years due to the political views of the dictator Gaddafi.

In recent years English language has been taught at primary schools. There are many private institutes in Libya that teach English language for children and adults.

I think after the revolution many people knew the importance of learning English to communicate with the world, and some charities have been giving English language courses for a small amount of money, to help and encourage people to learn foreign languages.

There are many people who speak good English in Libya, especially the youth who have been affected by the American media.

Using the English language in Libya was restricted for many years, but now there are some Libyan newspapers published in English and a few English speaking radio stations have started as well.

Written by: Samar