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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Cringe or comfort? Why some Black people code switch' their accents

A few weeks ago, Jason came back from a reporting trip to Barbados and made a comment about how some Bajans thought he was from the Caribbean, because his accent changed when he was there. This was fascinating to me. The ensuing discussion made me realise that all of us had shifted our accents at various times, which got me thinking about all the unconscious ways in which we code switch, alternating between different identities.
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Lessons From the Littlest Linguists

Bilingualism showcases linguistic flexibility and cognitive strategies essential for effective language learning.
Code-switching is a strategic tool for bilingual children, not indicative of confusion or deficiency.
Input quality and rich experiences are vital for fostering bilingual language development.
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