International Journal of Language & Linguistics

Instructor’s Use of Code-Switching in ESP classrooms at the College of Business Studies in Kuwait
Nour Haidar Haidar, MA

Abstract
Code-switching used to be closely linked to the idea that bilingual individuals could never fully master two languages. This made them switch between languages if the other person was not fluent enough in the speaking language. Some people may believe that it is unwise to highlight linguistic abilities in language classes. Despite this, new research is concentrating on code-switching using different language codes in the same conversation as an effective way to teach languages. This investigation examined how English at Kuwait's College of Business Studies implements code-switching in ESP courses. Three distinct instructors, two of whom speak Arabic as their first language and one who speaks English natively, had their classroom interactions recorded and then analyzed. Additionally, follow-up meetings were scheduled to obtain instructor feedback regarding implementing code-switching in the classroom. The findings from the research indicated that all instructors implemented code-switching for a variety of reasons.

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