Chapter 22
Code-switching in Esperanto communication
Article outline
- 22.1Introduction
- 22.2“Ne krokodilu” – language loyalty as a main characteristic of the Esperanto speech community
- 22.3Types, functions and extent of code-switching
- 22.3.1Code-switching and setting
- 22.3.2Functions of code-switching in Esperanto
- A.Expressing politeness
- B.Word search
- C.Enhancing precision
- D.Language play
- 22.3.3The extent of code-switching in Esperanto
- 22.4Some concluding remarks on code-switching in Esperanto
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Notes