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The objective of this study is to identify the motivations and purposes behind the use of Arabic-English code switching in communication among Saudi students in the Qassim Region. In Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, people use Arabic -English code switching to express their ideas, feelings, and opinions to others. This is because Saudi students need to improve the effectiveness and significance of their communication. Nowadays, some Saudi students -especially those who studied or traveled overseas -continue to communicate by alternating between Arabic and English codes. As a result, EFL students who speak only English in classrooms, colleges, or universities will not switch between Arabic and English, and they will develop strong and efficient English communication abilities. Thus, the primary goal of this study is to ascertain why Arabic-English code swapping is used in the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia. To complete this study, the investigator employed a descriptive method to complete this study, and a questionnaire was designed to gather data. It used a likert scale, which has five response alternatives. One hundred (100) participants from Onaizah Colleges, Qassim region, K.S.A. made up the sample. The questionnaire results were analyzed by using SPSS 25.0 Statistical program. Results show that Saudi students use code switching between Arabic and English to demonstrate that they are fluent in the language and to gain social status. Graduates also use code switching between Arabic and English to give more clear and concise advice to their clients or coworkers. Finally, Saudi students use code switching between Arabic and English to communicate when they attend scientific meetings. The study recommends that Saudi students should communicate using either Arabic or English. Additionally, when teaching English, university lecturers and teachers should use the monolingual approach, and will speak English during classes to enable their students to communicate effectively either English or Arabic.
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