Tagalog-English Code Switching

Definition

Tagalog-English code switching, commonly referred to as “Taglish,” is the practice of alternating between Tagalog and English within a single conversation or even a single sentence. This phenomenon is widespread in the Philippines and is particularly prevalent among the urbanized and educated middle class. It is considered a normal and acceptable mode of discourse in informal settings. Continue reading “Tagalog-English Code Switching”