Dong Shan Middle School Unit 4 Body Language (Module 4) Li Xing Ling Dong Shan Middle School 广东梅县东山中学 李 杏 玲

What is the purpose of language? Warming Up What is the purpose of language? To communicate with each other.

victory Ways of communicating speaking Spoken language ringing writing Written language typing Body language gesturing victory

Definition for Body Language One form of communication without using any words. Eye contact Facial expression Gesture Posture

? Do you know the meaning of these gestures?

silent stop I love you. Good luck!

Please show us the gestures to express the feelings or ideas.

I am sorry that I did something wrong. I’m so happy. hanging head laughing I am sorry that I did something wrong. I’m so happy. expressions of these feelings You are welcome. I am worried I ate too much! walking up and down a smile and a handshake patting stomach

from culture to culture. a circle with one’s thumb and index finger Body language varies from culture to culture. Gesture Country Meaning a circle with one’s thumb and index finger most countries Japan France Germany Brazil OK money zero rude

What do people usually do when meeting? China, Britain Russia, France, Arab Japan, Korea Some western countries Shake hands Kiss Bow Embrace (hug） hug

Reading Communication: No problem?

a Japanese Mr. Garcia (Columbia) George Cook (Canada) Julia Smith (Britain) Mr. Garcia (Columbia)

Listening Listen to the tape and try to find out the main idea of the text.

Which is the main idea of the text? A. There are different customs in different countries. B. Foreigners should follow the customs of the country where they are visiting. C. People use body movements to send messages and different body movements have different meanings. D. The importance of knowing customs.

Fast Reading Open your books and read the text carefully : Please divide the passage into four parts and find out the main idea of each part.

Part 1 : A) Summary of body language. (Para1) Part 2: B) Different peoples have different body language. (Para 2 and 3) C) You are sent to Pudong Airport to meet business people. Part 3: (Para 4 and 5) Part 4: D) Examples of learned or cultural “body language”. (Para6)

Detailed Reading Read the text again , then decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

Read the text carefully, then decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Englishmen often stand close to others or touch strangers as soon as they meet. Most people around the world now greet each other by kissing . Japanese will bow to others as greeting. People from Jordan will move very close to you as you introduce yourself to them. Some body languages in some countries are good while some countries’ body language are bad. F F T T F

Ways to greet each other Approach others closely and are more likely to touch them. Bow Shake hands. Shake hands and stand quite close to other men. Nod to women but do not shake hands with them. Countries: Japan , Jordan , Columbia, Canada Columbia Japan Canada Jordan

Discuss in groups and find out more gestures Discuss in groups and find out more gestures. (Each group will act out three in front of the class).

Other information about Body Language: Do you know? Other information about Body Language: The Maori in New Zealand touch noses to greet people. In Vietnamese culture, only parents or a high-ranking person can touch your head. A Bulgarian nods to mean “no” and shakes his head from side o side to mean “yes”. ……

Homework: Surf the internet to collect more information about Body Language. Writing. “Do you think body language is important? Why? ”

Thank you! Good bye!