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Code-Switching English and Thai Used by Intensive English Program Primary School Students

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  • Patcharin Kiaowanich
  • Kampeeraphab Intanoo
  • Nawamin Prachanant

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This research study examines the types and functions of code-switching observed in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classes among Thai students enrolled in an Intensive English Program Primary school. Through the use of video-recording and semi-structured interviews, a purposively selected group of seven fifth-grade students were analyzed. The findings reveal four types of code-switching- extra-sentential switching, tag switching, inter-sentential switching, and intra-sentential switching, Furthermore, six functions of code switching emerged- referential, expressive, directive, phatic, metalinguistic, and poetic (The latter not being present in this particular study). The study concludes that code-switching plays a pivotal role in fostering diverse and meaningful interactions within the classroom, serving various essential purposes.

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  • Patcharin Kiaowanich & Kampeeraphab Intanoo & Nawamin Prachanant, 2023. "Code-Switching English and Thai Used by Intensive English Program Primary School Students," World Journal of English Language, Sciedu Press, vol. 13(8), pages 194-194, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:jfr:wjel11:v:13:y:2023:i:8:p:194
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