CODE-SWITCHING AMONG BILINGUAL ENGLISH SPEAKERS
Keywords:
KEY WORDS: code-switching, bilingualism, language mixing, identity, communication strategies.Abstract
ABSTRACT
This essay explores the phenomenon of code-switching among English bilingual
speakers, focusing on the reasons and methods by which individuals shift between
languages during conversations. Code-switching occurs when bilingual speakers
transition from one language to another within a single dialogue or even within a single
sentence. This paper reviews the social, psychological, and contextual bases for code-
switching and what role it plays in communication. Through reading earlier studies and
literature, this paper asserts that code-switching is not any longer a sign of language
deficiency as previously thought, but rather more intricate communication strategies
whereby bilingual speakers communicate their identity and negotiate social situations.
The research validates that code-switching is essential bilingual communication and it
must receive more acknowledgment in language instruction and policy.
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