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Code-mixing of Chinese Language Learners in Second Language Acquisition

Zixi JiangOcean University of China*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

During the process of second language acquisition, language learners tend to use code-mixing as a learning strategy or a form of language transition. Among Chinese language learners, Chinese-English code-mixing is very common among language learners in classrooms and daily communication and many studies have been focused on this topic. By reviewing previous researches on Chinese people’s code-mixing in different situations, this paper attempts to find out the influence of code-mixing on Chinese language learners’ second language acquisition. It is found that code-mixing in the classroom is beneficial to both teachers and students, as code-mixing helps improve teaching efficiency and makes it comfortable for beginners to express themselves in class. In addition, code-mixing, not only in class, but also in other situations, facilitates second languages acquisition. Moreover, code-mixing does not have negative influence on Chinese people’s cultural identity and L1 ability. In conclusion, code-mixing is generally beneficial for Chinese language learners’ second language acquisition.

Keywords: code-mixing; Chinese English learners; second language acquisition
Published: November 20, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/13/20230377
Volume: CHR Vol.13
pp. 331-337
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