Textbooks play pivotal role in English language teaching and have a large number of advantages. The purpose of this research study is to scrutinize a local textbook, which is taught formally in state schools in Kurdistan "Sunrise 7". This study has endeavored to find potentials and shortcomings of the textbook in terms of level and age, fitting the context, communicativeness, authenticity and meeting needs. The analysis was supported by the principles and theories of FL/ SL learning and teaching and SLA

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