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ESL Learners’ Perceptions of Code-Switching in the English Language Classroom

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  • Nur’ Ain Elias
  • Aqilah Izzati Norzaidi
  • Mohamad Izhar Izzat Mohd Sabri
  • Charanjit Kaur Swaran Singh
  • Uma
  • Shanti Ramanlingam
  • Mahendran Maniam

Abstract

Code-switching refers to the change that takes place when a speaker switches from one language to another. Many factors contribute to the occurrence of code-switching, especially in an ESL classroom. In the context of global transitions, code-switching is becoming significant in an ESL classroom. This paper highlights the learners’ perceptions of the use of code-switching and its functions in speaking skills in the English classroom. A quantitative method study using a questionnaires as instruments was conducted among 80 learners and aimed at investigating their perceptions of the use of code-switching and its functions for ESL learners in the English classroom. From the survey, it was found that 68.8% agreed that code-switching helps them to understand English better. Furthermore, the findings indicated that the learners have positive perceptions of code-switching in the English classroom. Additionally, the study presents other implications and future work in a multilingual classroom.

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  • Nur’ Ain Elias & Aqilah Izzati Norzaidi & Mohamad Izhar Izzat Mohd Sabri & Charanjit Kaur Swaran Singh & Uma & Shanti Ramanlingam & Mahendran Maniam, 2022. "ESL Learners’ Perceptions of Code-Switching in the English Language Classroom," International Journal of Asian Social Science, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 12(5), pages 158-168.
    • Handle: RePEc:asi:ijoass:v:12:y:2022:i:5:p:158-168:id:4494
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