Birkbeck Explains: What is code-switching?

Professor Penelope Gardner-Chloros explains what is meant by code-switching - the practice of alternating between two or more languages, or language varieties, in the context of a single conversation - and when and why people might do it.
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Professor Gardner-Chloros currently teaches on the following modules:
BA Linguistics and Languages/ BA Linguistics and Culture
• Language and Society
• Language and Mind
• Language and Communication
• Introduction to Linguistics
• Introduction to Meaning
• Approaches to Language
• Multilingualism and Multiculturalism
BA French Studies
• Langue et communication
MA in Gender, Race and Culture
• Language and Gender
MA in European Cultures
• Linguistic Issues in Europe
MA in Applied Linguistics/Intercultural Communication for Business and Professions
• Sociolinguistics
• Bilingualism
MA Research Seminars
• Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
• Introduction to Applied Linguistics
MA Social Sciences
• Masterclass on 'Analysing Language'

[@aliyuumar1292]

Very enlighting speech from amiable professor of my college, good talk Prof.

[@kushcloud420]

I code switch from Welsh to English I dunno why this video cleared things up 😊

[@diegocaumont5677]

a better understanding within misunderstanding.

[@MrCostas32]

Excellent