Two languages, one brain
Code-switching, moving between languages or dialects mid-conversation, is normal, sophisticated multilingual behaviour, not 'confusion' or 'bad' language. It signals belonging, marks intimate vs formal registers, and often carries cultural meaning. For community groups: • ALLOW it. Don't 'correct' someone speaking their everyday way. • MIRROR carefully if you can do so authentically. Mimicking insincerely is patronising. • ASK before assuming…