Critical review of the English book “New Headway-Beginner” as a curriculum for Iraqi EFL learners’ non-departmental undergraduates
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Iraqi EFL learners, New Headway-Beginner, non-departmental undergraduatesAbstract
The suitable choice of an English coursebook for EFL learners is important to provide learners with opportunities to receive and practice the language both in and out of the classroom. This research aims to evaluate “New Headway" textbook to determine its suitability as a curriculum in relation to the objectives of the teaching program and the requirements of the learners. A mixed-method approach was employed in this study, incorporating both theoretical and practical evaluations. It is based on the researcher’s teaching experience and the data gathered from the teachers' questionnaire. The findings indicated that the syllabuses of the textbook have not adequately addressed the requirements of first-year EFL learners at the non-departmental undergraduate level, particularly those in Health and Medical Technical College. It is anticipated that this study will be advantageous for EFL/ESL specialists, as it highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the textbook and offers recommendations for improvement.
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