Unit 4 Body Language

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

speaking ringing writing typing Spoken language Written language Body language Ways of communicating gestures facial expression body movements

stop Shake hands Happy Ok! Or zero

Different feelings of the baby happy sad interested angrysurprisedcurious

Well-done Ok stop quiet victory!

Body language is the movements or positions of our body that show other people what we are thinking or feeling.

Victory/win! I love you! Ok!

Be quiet! Call me! Stop!

I don’t know

Let’s do a quiz.

inspired/disappointed regretful/excited confident/confused confused inspired regretful

You’re great! Come and join us! I’m listening carefully! What are they trying to tell us? How are they expressing themselves?

Please stop! Nice to meet you! I’m sorry!

Give me a little time! I’m thinking!

It’s important. I give up. OK!

Body Language is a set of __________, _______________ and ____________. People use to make themselves understood. What is body language ? gestures body movements facial expressions 姿势 ; 手势 肢体动作 面部表情

Do you know the meaning of the following gestures ? Stop! Come here. You are very good. / Well done! It’s ok. Bye-bye.

Do you know the meaning of the following body movements ? I’m very excited. Welcome.

surprised astonished shy happy Do you know the meaning of the following facial expressions ?

Different ways to meet or part handshake a loving hug a kiss on the cheek nose- kiss two palms together bowing

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4 =very tired

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one student will be invited to come to the front; act the words out using body language, and the other students try to guess what he/she means.

Just like verbal language ( 言辞 ), body language is part of culture. It plays an important role in daily communication. So, it is very important to understand and use it correctly. And for a foreign language learner, it is as necessary to learn the body language as to learn the verbal language.

MeaningAction 1. You are welcome I am worried I ate too much! I am sorry that I did something wrong I’m so happy!5. 6. I don’t agree.6. ● Make the list of feelings and act it out A smile and a handshake Twisting hands together or holding head Patting or rubbing stomach Hanging head Smiling, arms open and head back Shaking head

COMMUNICATION: NO PROBLEM? Reading

In Russia, France and Arab countries men kiss each other. When people meet each other…

In China, people shake hands. When people meet each other…

In Japan, women bow. When people meet each other…

In Arab countries, you should eat with your right hand not the left hand. According to the text, is there anything wrong in the pictures?

According to the text, Is there anything wrong in the pictures? In parts of Asia you must not sit with your feet pointing at another person.

If you’re happy and you know it __________________ If you're happy and you know it __________________ If you're happy and you know it never be afraid to show it If you're happy and you know it __________________ If you're happy and you know it Never be afraid to show it If you're happy and you know it __________________ If you're happy and you know it never be afraid to show it If you're happy and you know it __________________ clap your hands stomp your feet stomp your feet stomp your feet wink your eyes wink your eyes wink your eyes

Look at the title and picture on page 26 and predict what the passage is about. 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.

(Para.1) (Para. 2~3) (Para. 4) (Para. 5) Different people have different body language. Meet the visitors at the airport. Summary of body language. Listen to the tape and match the main idea of each part with lines. Part 1. Part 2. Part 3. Part 4. People from different countries express greetings in different ways.

Careful reading Part 1 Judge the following sentences T or F 1. Yesterday, another student and I, representing our university's student association, went to the Capital International Airport to meet this year's international students. 2. After an hour of waiting for their flight to arrive, I saw several young people enter the waiting area looking around curiously. 3. I stood for a minute watching them and then went to greet them. T F T

1. Who will be present at the meeting? 2. Why are people visiting China? Careful reading : Part 1 people present purpose businessmen from foreign countries local businessmen people who represent the Chinese government interested meet

Mr. Garcia (Columbia) Julia Smith (Britain) Visitor (Japan) George Cook (Canada) Madame Coulon (France) Matching the people and the different ways of greeting (para2&5) shakes hands and kisses others twice on each cheek Bows shakes hands approaches others closely and touches their shoulder and kisses them on the cheek does not stand very close to others or touch strangers

Mr. Garcia (Columbia) Julia Smith (Britain) Visitor (Japan) George Cook (Canada)

Mr Garcia (Columbia) Julia Smith (Britain) Visitor (Japan) George Cook (Canada) Madame Coulon (France) Matching the people and their different ways of greeting (para2&3) 1.shakes hands and kisses others twice on each cheek 2.bows 3.shakes hands 4.approaches others closely and touches their shoulder and kisses them on the cheek 5.does not stand very close to others or touch strangers Part 2

Find out the two mistakes the author found in the airport: Mr. Garcia Julia Smith The first mistake （ from Columbia ） （ from Britain ） He approaches Ms Smith by _______ ______ _________ and _______ her on the ________. She ______ ________ appearing _________ and take a few steps _______ ______ Mr. Garcia. shoulder touching her kissed cheek stepped back surprised away from Para 2

The second mistake a Japanese George Cook （ from Canada ） He ________ ________ _______ ________ to the Japanese. He ________ to Mr. Cook and his nose _________ Mr. Cook’s _______ ________. bowed touched moving hand reached his hand out

Body language is very important in our daily life, and it may vary from different cultures. When we are visiting other countries, we should follow their customs. That is to say, _________________________. What can you learn from this passage?

Homework: 1. Recite the new words in the text. 2. Go over “Learning about language” And 3 on P27-28.