“…Moreover, various studies reported that teachers in foreign language ECEC programmes were not necessarily experienced or educated for this goal and age group, which sometimes decreased input quality and programme outcomes (Andúgar & Cortina-Pérez, 2018;Kaščák et al, 2012;Lugossy, 2018). In terms of teacher strategies and practices, the studies identified the following factors as conducive to foreign language development: employing scaffolding techniques and the home language when they can aid learning and wellbeing, and using meaningful, enjoyable, context-based activities such as games, stories, and routines (Albaladejo Albaladejo et al, 2018;Alstad & Tkachenko, 2018;Andúgar & Cortina-Pérez, 2018;Björk-Willén, 2008;Elvin et al, 2007;Fleta Guillén, 2018;Lin, 2012;Lugossy, 2018;Sun et al, 2015). Peer interactions between children themselves also fostered foreign language learning (Björk-Willén & Cromdal, 2009;Wang & Hyun, 2009).…”