Alinea: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajaran
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Alinea: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajaran

The Tutor's Toolkit: Categorizing and Utilizing Code-Switching Strategies for Beginner English Instruction

Novitasari, Nine Febrie (Unknown)
Ruzibaeva, Nigorakhon (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study examines the application of code-switching by a tutor in the context of English language instruction within a language course. It aims to classify the varieties of code-switching evident in the tutor's statements and elucidate their communicative roles during the instructional process. The research employs a qualitative methodology, utilizing data obtained from direct classroom observation and video recordings. A qualitative methodology, utilizing classroom observation and video documentation, was implemented. We looked at the data by putting different types and functions of code-switching into groups based on well-known theoretical frameworks. The findings indicate that the tutor utilized two forms of code-switching: inter-sentential switching, which involves switching between sentences, and intra-sentential switching, which involves switching within a sentence. The most common type was switching between sentences.The study also found that code-switching has four main purposes: changing the topic, affecting the mood, repeating something, and socializing. Among these, the topic switch function was used the most often. These results indicate that code-switching is a beneficial communication technique in English language instruction, facilitating classroom interaction and augmenting student comprehension.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alinea

Publisher

Subject

Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

ALINEA: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra dan Pengajaran merupakan jurnal yang diterbitkan oleh Bale Literasi dengan e-ISSN: 2809-4204. Saat ini, ALENIA menjadi wadah bagi peneliti, dosen dan pemerhati bahasa untuk mempublikasikan hasil penelitiannya pada bidang bahasa dan sastra (lokal dan asing), ...