English Literature IGCSE
Code-switching
What Code-switching means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Code-switching
The practice of alternating between two or more languages or varieties of language in conversation.
Topics that use Code-switching
- The Joy Luck Club (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
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Using Code-switching in the exam
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