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This research examines how and why Pakistani EFL teachers use code-switching in their classrooms.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Code-Switching Practices Among Pakistani EFL Teachers: A Sociolinguistic Investigation

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This investigation explores code-switching's effects on language teaching in multilingual classrooms, suggesting effective pedagogical practices.

This research examines how and why Pakistani EFL teachers use code-switching in their classrooms.
Mixed-method research design
Data collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews
Questionnaires administered to 30 EFL teachers
Analysis based on interactional sociolinguistics and the Markedness Model
Teachers use code-switching to clarify complex concepts and manage classroom behavior
Participants view code-switching both as essential and potentially detrimental to language learning
Judicious use of code-switching enhances instructional effectiveness

Somia Saif (2026) studied this question.

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This investigation explores code-switching's effects on language teaching in multilingual classrooms, suggesting effective pedagogical practices.