Brenda Tsai

Non-verbal Communication Body Language Non-verbal Communication & 天津市北辰区 南仓中学 蔡晶

Match the parts of the body with the words ankle chest eyebrow finger forehead knee lips shoulder wrist ankle chest eyebrow finger forehead knee lips shoulder wrist

bend stomp clap stomp shake purse point raise wink blow purse Word Study bend stomp clap shake purse point raise wink blow wave shrug nod stomp purse wink shrug

Match the verbs with parts of the body bend clap stomp shake purse point raise wink blow wave shrug arm eyes eyebrows finger feet nose shoulder hands knees head lips

Game Brenda says...

5 3 4 2 1 7 6 Number the topics in the order they talk about them. Listen to a conversation between an American and a Chinese student who is going to the US. Number the topics in the order they talk about them. _____ What to talk about _____ Gifts _____ When to arrive for dinner _____ What to call people _____ How to meet new people _____ What to say to the host when you leave _____ When to leave the table. 5 3 4 2 1 7 6

Listen again and complete these sentences. 1. Americans don’t like to be called by their family name, because______________. 2. When you’re invited to someone’s home, it’s a good idea to___________________. 3. It’s best to avoid any heavy-going conversation topics, such as ___________. 4. If your mind goes blank, _____________. 5. Don’t leave immediately after the meal is served, which_____________.

Americans don’t like to be called by their family name, because__________________. 2. When you’re invited to someone’s home, it’s a good idea to________________________. it sounds too formal bring a gift for your host

3. It’s best to avoid any heavy-going conversation topics, such as __________________. 4. If your mind goes blank, _____________. 5. Don’t leave immediately after the meal is served, which_______________. politics and religion try not to panic could seem rude

Tapescript (H=Hill, L=Li Hong.) B: Hi, Li Hong. How are you doing? I hear you’re off to the States. L: That’s right, Bill. I’m going to stay in America for three months. B: That’s great. But you look a bit fed up. What’s the problem? L: Look, Bill, can I ask you a favor? I need some advice about …

L: What shall I do if I’m invited to dinner? B: When you’re invited to someone’s home, it’s a good idea to bring a gift for your host. it’s a good idea to L: What on earth can I talk about? B: It’s best to avoid any heavy-going conservation topics. If your mind goes blank, try not to panic. Remember to smile and stay relaxed. when you do leave, be sure to thank your host for “a wonderful evening”. What on earth can I It’s best to Remember to be sure to

Useful expressions

Giving advice Be sure to… Make sure you… Remember to…. It’s a good idea to… It’s best to… You should… You shouldn’t… You must… You mustn’t…

Role Play Student A is a Chinese student who is talking with his/her American friend B. Work in pairs to talk about body language or different customs in the world. Try to use the learnt sentence structures or sentences begining with if.

Homework Write a letter to your American friend to tell him/her something about Chinese customs.

clap stomp If you're happy show it wink

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