A Pedagogical Appraisal of the Higher Secondary Textbook of Bangladesh for Teaching Listening and Speaking Skills

Textbook evaluation is essential to determine whether the text standard enough achieve teaching objectives. The researcher used qualitative research method collect data for this study investigate suitability of textbook Higher Secondary Level in Bangladesh listening and speaking skills. Based on internal criteria (MacDonough & Shaw, 2013) semi-structured interviews with eight teachers, findings reveal that book includes inadequate lessons inappropriate activities improving learners’ However, finds satisfactory skills suitable activities, although there still room improvement by including more diverse activities.