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This paper is an effort to analyze the issue of Greek language teaching in minority groups (Pomaks) in Greece. The research that was conducted focuses on the instruction of the Greek language at the last class of public primary minority schools where Pomak pupils are attending. The language textbook that students use during the course is at the centre of this dissertation. At the first part, there is a presentation of the existing literature for the terms used and on school books for language education for minority groups in Greece and in several countries in Europe as well. At the second part, there is a presentation of the research that was conducted and it is focused on students’ views on the textbook that they are using for the course of Greek language. The results of the research aim at the critical thinking of the role and the effectiveness of the textbook for language learning purposes. Finally, there is an overview and evaluation of the content and the structure of the book