Minority languages and code-switching Code-switching in bilingual communities has been extensively discussed (e.g. Clyne 2003; Myers-Scotton 1997, 2002; Poplack 2004). Here, code-switching is examined in Irish, an endangered language. Crystal (2000) noted that a significant increase in codeswitching is one of the signs that a minority language is coming under pressure from a majority language. ...

Communication could be oral and written. These forms of communication may formal or informal depending on the setting, people involved, age class. Codeswitching is an form communication. It used most at times in However, recent times, its has been extensively written This raised issues as to whether can also a possible platform for study investigates codeswitching public signage by Kiswahili –E...

Turns in interaction that initiate closure of expanded sequences are often summaries, accounts and assessments the preceding talk. Sometimes these turns produced by means can be described as heteroglossic. This paper investigates singing codeswitching sequence closures, well other accompanying contextualisation cues such prosodic changes gestures. The heteroglossic character contextualised is a...

the use of l1 in language classroom has been traditionally repressed by applied linguists. however, in recent years, it is believed that switching to l1 can be considered a pedagogical instrument by teachers rather than a heterodox. consequently, this two-phase study was an attempt to investigate the functions that are fulfilled by efl teachers through their use of l1. in the first phase (i.e.,...