The Pros And Cons Of Code Switching

Language is a universal trait that every culture has, whether it is written or spoken, people around the world have a need to communicate with one another. Language reflects your background and where you come from, according to Fromkin, Rodman and Hyams, an accent is a regional phonological distinction (433). That being said, in the United States the most prevalent language is English but depending on the region, your language might sound different to other people. If someone from Wisconsin visited one of the southern states, they would definitely notice a drawl in a southerner’s language, whereas the native southerner would think the Wisconsin resident’s accent sounds nasally. Code switching is a popular way of communication for people

She grew up speaking both Spanish and English fluently but I often observed her using code switching with her parents and siblings. Another example is her younger sister, she understands both Spanish and English but never speaks Spanish. Interestingly enough, when her father speaks to her in Spanish, she completely understands it and responds in English. It is very enjoyable to hear them all speak to each other in their own way, using both languages. Until now, I had no word to describe code switching because I thought it was just something that happened in my friend 's household. It would be fun to see my friend 's family learn the concept of code switching because they just use it naturally without

The use of slang between college students is apparent, but can be hard to notice if you are a student using these words. Students create slang for sex, dating, drinking, and just about everything else they might come into contact with on a daily basis. An example of this that I noticed immediately when I arrived on campus is the use of the word ‘lit’. In my hometown we did not use it but from what I concluded by looking at yik yak posts is that ‘lit’ means drunk or high. I’m not sure if that is completely correct, it might be a term used for being both drunk and high, but no one really defines it, they are just