How play in preschool can aid learning of a new language

What is it about?

How case children, with lower proficiency relative to their peers, can play and begin to use their second language. The article argues how the special character of play, and typical features of the Swedish preschool, enable this. Moreover, it exemplifies how preschool teachers may scaffold this process, in the adult-child play format, or what is termed guided play.

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Why is it important?

In a globalized world, families are increasingly migrating for various reasons. It is important to understand how children can become participants within a new lingustic setting. It is of special importance to the Swedish context, as it might provide cues as how to handle spurts if increasing immigration.