FUNCTIONS OF CODE-SWITCHING IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING CLASSROOMS IN UZBEKISTAN

This study explores the pragmatic and instructional functions of code-switching in Uzbek-English classrooms. The research uses classroom observation and transcription analysis and identifies key functions. Findings reveal that code-switching strategically supports comprehension, classroom interaction, and language development. The result of this research is expected to be useful for teachers in the field of language to understand the functions and the effectiveness of code switching in the classroom. The study concludes that purposeful code-switching helps improve English language teaching in Uzbek classrooms.