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The study investigates code-switching in EFL classrooms, focusing on patterns and perceptions among students and teachers.

Code-switching in EFL classrooms and the perceptions of the students and teachers

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The study investigates code-switching in EFL classrooms, focusing on patterns and perceptions among students and teachers.
Random sampling of 43 students and 4 instructors from two EFL classrooms
Data collection through observations, questionnaires, and interviews
Analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data
Students used code-switching frequently, while teachers used it even more
Most students initiated code-switching, with a higher occurrence of inter-sentential than intra-sentential patterns
Both groups primarily used code-switching for meta-language, viewing it as beneficial for beginners but suggesting its reduction at higher proficiency levels

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Investigates code-switching patterns and perceptions among EFL students and teachers, indicating its potential role in language learning.

Secil Horasan (2014) studied this question.

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