communication position unconscious aggressive gesture involve
bow slap spread bend hug stare formal informal
communicate with make a deal mind reader hold up
vary from. . . to. . . be busy with give away on guard (Let the students read the words and phrases after the teacher. The teacher can give a brief introduction to the students if necessary or they may discuss with their partners. )
T: Now look at the three questions on the screen and discuss them in groups of four.
(The teacher shows the questions on the screen. )
1. Can you guess what someone is thinking or feeling by looking at their body language?
2. Do people from different parts of the world use different body language? What about people who live in different parts of China?
3. How do you communicate the following with body language? Thank you! No. Yes. I don't know. Come here.
(The teacher gives the students three minutes to discuss and then asks some students to answer them. )
T: (Three minutes later. ) Have you finished your discussion?
Ss: Yes.
T: OK! Who'd like to answer the first question?
S: Let me try. I can guess what someone is thinking or feeling by looking at their body language. For example, when I see someone raising his hand, I can see they are having questions to ask or need to ask for help.
T: Very good. Let's go on. Question 2, any volunteer?
S: It's my turn. I think people from different parts of the world as well as China use different body language. Take greeting people for example. People in Russia, France and Arab countries kiss each other when they meet, however, people in China or Australia shake hands instead of kissing.