1. Brenda Tsai

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Game
Brenda says...

7. 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

8. 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_____________.

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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 …

12. 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

13. Useful expressions

14. 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…

15. 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.

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

17. clap
stomp
If you're happy
show it
wink

18. Wish you a happy day!