Identifying the role of Code switching on ESL Learners Language Proficiency in Pakistan: A Case Study of Tehsil Sadiqabad

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to assess the role of code-switching to students ‘English language proficiency in intermediate level in Tehsil Sadiqabad. The study had two specific goals: to identifying the relationship of code exchanging and its role on the intermediate ESL students, and to assess the effect of the change in code, Urdu-English; on students' English language proficiency in Pakistan. Quantitative procedures were used. Data was collected from government college of Sadiqabad. The study involved 100 respondents. A questionnaire was used to gather information. To meet the study's objectives, the researcher chose a quantitative approach because it allows the research to produce calculated and generalizable conclusions. So, a questionnaire with 15 items on a 5-point Likert scale was created to collect data from 100 female intermediate ESL students, and the results were analyzed using SPSS version XX. The findings revealed that code switching aids in the comprehension of subject matter in a variety of English-language disciplines by clarifying concepts, explaining difficult terminology, and removing misunderstandings among students. Furthermore, the majority of instructors and students agreed that code switching has a great role on learning English as a second language. It is determined that when teachers utilize code switching in a systematic and cautious manner, learners are better able to grasp the subject matter in English-taught courses. However, code switching has a negative impact on English language skills, which cannot be preserved.