The students' use of code switching as a strateggy to better communicate in EFL classroom

Abstract

The present study investigates the students’ use of code switching as a strategy to better communicate in EFL classrooms. Subjects are Master Two students of Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching at the department of English at Bejaia University, Algeria. The main aim of the study is to examine the EFL students’ use of code switching as an effective strategy to foster their interaction in EFL classes, through showing its importance in providing more opportunities to engage in classroom talk and achieve better interaction when communication breakdowns occur. To reach this aim, the researcher opted for mixed methods encompassing both qualitative and quantitative measurements through observation, questionnaire and interview