Lekens betydelse för lärande av engelska i förskolan
Pedagogers tankar om och arbete med lek för att belysa det engelska språket
The purpose of this study is to contribute knowledge on how pedagogues use play as a way to expose children to the English language. I chose the qualitative method of interviews to conduct my study. The objects of study were four English speaking pedagogues at a preschool with English in their profile. This profile was a major factor when choosing where to carry out the study, as not every preschool in Sweden offers English.The interviews were conducted in English, as all four pedagogues were native English speakers and I did not want a possible language barrier to influence the results. The questions were composed with play as a focal point and a way to expose the children to English.My findings showed that play is an important tool for children to take part of and learn English. The pedagogues intentionally used play both when it was initiated by the children, but also in planned activities lead by the pedagogue. All four pedagogues expressed that play is the way through with children learn, and therefore an important factor to consider.