Cheng came to Canada with his family when he was two years old.When he is with his family or Chinese friends,he speaks Mandarin Chinese.When he and his Chinese friends are with his Canadian friends,however,they speak only English.This would be an example of ___.

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This scenario describes frame switching, which is the ability to switch between different cultural frames or languages depending on the context or audience. Cheng is able to fluently communicate in both Mandarin Chinese and English and adapts his language use based on the social situation.

Cheng Came to Canada with His Family When He Was