Introduction
Code-mixing is the practice of mixing two or more languages or language varieties in speech or writing. It is a common phenomenon in multilingual societies where individuals are proficient in more than one language.
Types of Code Mixing
- Insertional Code Mixing
- Alternational Code Mixing
- Conversational Code Mixing
Examples of Code Mixing
An example of code mixing can be seen in the phrase, “Vamos al mall para comprar some shoes.” In this sentence, English and Spanish have been mixed.
Case Studies
In a study by Sharma (2017), it was found that code mixing can serve as a tool for social solidarity and identity construction among bilingual speakers.
Statistics
According to a survey conducted by Pew Research Center, 87% of the world’s population is bilingual, making code mixing a prevalent linguistic phenomenon.
