Exploring the Impact of school and Home Environments on Foreign Language Skills of Preschoolers

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of home and school environments on preschoolers’ language acquisition. It aims to explore the role of the home setting, examine the influence of the school environment, assess whether technology supports preschoolers in acquiring new language skills, and consider how both environments contribute to foreign language development during early childhood. A mixed-methods approach was employed, using a questionnaire—comprising both open-ended and closed questions—and interviews to collect the necessary quantitative and qualitative data. The research sample included kindergarten teachers, parents, and doctors from Sidi Aïed Hospital in Algeria. The findings, based on both descriptive and thematic analysis, indicate that home and school environments significantly affect children's language acquisition. These results highlight the importance of both settings in supporting early language development.