Hindi vs. English Language Use Survey
This survey is about factors that make individuals choose to speak Hindi or English. It is part of a research project I am completing for an Anthropology class. Findings may be shared publicly, but your open-ended responses will not be shared publicly, and will only be shared within my Anthropology class. I expect that it will take you about 10 minutes to complete the survey. Your responses are anonymous. If you agree to participate, please click "next" to start the survey.
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Are you able to read/write in Devanagari (Hindi script)?
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Able to read and write
Able to read, but not write
Cannot read or write
Do you speak any languages other than Hindi and English?
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Can speak Indian languages related to Hindi (Punjabi, Gujarati, Kashmiri, etc.)
Can speak Indian languages NOT related to Hindi (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Odia)
Can speak other languages not listed above
Only speak Hindi and English
If you identify as an Indian national (OCI, Citizen, NRI), which state or region do you associate yourself with the most? If you do not identify as an Indian National, please state that below.
What is your age?
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0-10
10-24
24+
At what age did you learn Hindi?
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0-3
3-10
10-18
18+
In which setting are you most likely to use Hindi over English?
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With family at home
With friends in casual settings
In professional/workplace settings
In academic settings
On social media or online
None — I default to English
When you switch between Hindi and English mid-conversation (code-switching), what most often triggers the switch?
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Specific topic (e.g., emotions, food, family)
The other person switching first
A word I can't recall in one language
Cultural concepts that don't translate well
To express humor or emphasis
I rarely or never code-switch
Could you give a specific example of when you switch?
Which language do you think in most often?
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Primarily Hindi
Primarily English
A mix of both, depending on the topic
Other
How would you rate your fluency in each language?
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Rows
Basic
Conversational
Fluent
Native-like
Hindi
English
When speaking with someone for the first time who you know speaks both Hindi and English, which language do you typically start with?
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Always Hindi
Usually Hindi, but adjust based on their response
Always English
Usually English, but adjust based on their response
Depends on the setting/context
Do you have anything else you would like to share about when or why you use English or Hindi?
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