My name is…
I’m … years old.
I’m from …
I use / don't use a lot of gestures and facial expressions when I talk.
My name is…
I’m … years old.
I’m from …...
When was the last time you felt / was ….
When was the last time you felt / was ….
Positive body language is when your movements and gestures show that you are open to communicate.
* Can you think of any examples of positive body language?
Negative body language is often called defensive body language. This is when your movements and gestures show you are closed-off.
* Can you think of any examples of negative body language?
Positive body language is when your movements...
*You’ll work in the groups.
*Discuss what this body language means.
* Be ready to share your ideas when we come back.
* You can use these phrases to explain your ideas:
- I think it means that …
- It can be a signal of ...
- ... can indicate that …
- …. can signify that ...
- …. can demonstrate …
- .... is a sign of ….
*You’ll work in the groups.
*Discuss what this body language...
* Whatch the video and write down other types of non-verbal communication.
* Whatch the video and write down other types of...
One type of body language is gestures.
- Remember some of the usual gestures in your culture. What do they mean?
- Do you know any typical gestures from other cultures? What is their meaning?
- Do you and your friends use some special gestures in your group?
- Do you use a lot of gestures when you talk?
One type of body language is gestures.
- Remember...
What gesture do you use when…
- you want to say hello to someone?
- when you want to say goodbye to someone?
- you don’t know something?
- when you want someone to come closer?
- when you want someone to go away?
- you are angry at someone
- you want the waiter to bring the check?
- you want to get a taxi?
- you want to show that someone is crazy?
- you want to say “ Peace!”
- you think something is delicious?
- you want money?
- when you want to show that something is disgusting?
- when you want someone to keep quiet?
What gesture do you use when…
you want to say...
- What is nonverbal communication?
- Besides the words you use, how do you communicate?
- Do you think body language is important?
- Is it easy for you to read other people’s body language?
- How does your native culture use body language? What are some examples of body language particular to your country?
- Are there some body language cues used mostly by boys or by girls?
- Do you think it’s easier to read either male or female body language?
- Describe / demonstrate body language that is friendly / angry / scared / threatening.
- Imagine you are a shy person, do you think that if you display confident body language that you will start to feel more confident?
- Do you use body language to help you communicate when you speak English?
- What body language have you identified in other cultures? (e.g. bowing in Japan, shaking hands in the US, pointing with the lips in the Philippines).
- Are there some of those cues / gestures that you will try to use or try to look out for?
What is nonverbal communication?
Besides the words you use,...
