The Ipmact of English Language Use on Algerian Dialect.

Abstract

The present research work seeks to investigate the impact of English language use on the Algerian dialect and Tiaret speech community in particular. In this study, I try to deal with the most characteristics that are specific to this area and to mention some different patterns of language use, including code switching, code mixing, and even borrowing. Then, it examines the speakers’ attitudes towards the English language. Globalization has a great role in the use of English among peoples’ daily conversation. They are using technological resources available in order to enrich their vocabulary and get their messages across, such as “lite, spotted, lol” and many other terms. This study is a descriptive one where the researcher uses both quantitative and qualitative data. Questionnaire and Observation were be signed and administered to accomplish this study. First, questionnaire addressed to non-English students at Ibn Khaldoun University, and observation within the real life situation (street and media). The results reveal that English becomes a part of our daily life where many English words interfere in our conversation consciously or subconsciously.