What is code switching?
It is the practice of alternating between two or more languages or varieties of language in conversation
Tell two examples of code switching
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What are the types of code switching?
1. Inter-Sentential. 2.Intra Sentential. 3. Extra Sentential or Tag Switching
What is the Inter Sentential code switching about?
The language switch is done at the beginning or end of a sentence.
What is the Intra Sentential code switching about?
The shift is done in the middle of a sentence with no interruptions.
Tell two examples of tag switching
What is code mixing?
It is the mixing of two or more languages or language varieties in speech. The speakers are not aware.
Tell two examples of code mixing
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What are the types of code mixing?
1. Insertion - 2.Alternation - 3.Congruent lexicalization
What is Insertion in code mixing?
It is insertion of material from one language into a structure from the other language.
Tell an example of Alternation in code mixing
Andale pues and do come again
What is Congruent Lexicalization in code mixing?
Refers to the situation where two languages share grammatical structures
What is the difference between code switching and code mixing?
The main difference can be summarized like this: Code switching is something speakers do intentionally
"A boy with an American father and a Latina mother who shift between English and Spanish when speaking". This is an example of:
Code mixing
