Are you familiar with the picture ?
Ways of communicating
Spoken speaking language ringing
Written writing language typing
facial expression
Body
gesture
means ?
1.What is the purpose of language?
The purpose of language is to be used as a tool of communication. That is, to exchange with others’ ideas, feelings, information, and so on.
Unit 4 Body language
Communication: No problem ?
Lead- in & Warming up
Let’s enjoy the song “Grateful Heart” 《感恩的心》.And
please pay attention to their charming gestures.
angry
Can you guess what the following gesture from France means ?
I don’t believe you.
America OK
Japan
money
France
zero
Brazil
rude
Germany
USA
“great”or “good job”
2. If two men stand close to each other
while talking, they cannot be from
_____.
A. an Arab country B. USA
C. Britain
D. Russia
Try to divide the whole passage into several parts and find out the main idea of each part.
language action
disappointed
brainstorming
look down upon sb
astonished
shy
Well-done Ok
Victory!
quiet
stop
good
come here
know
Match the two columns
pride
3.What do you think “body language” means? Body language is the use of actions, gestures, postures and expressions to express feelings .
Can you guess what the following gesture from Japan means ?
• Part1: _P_a_r_a1__ You are sent to Pudong Airport _t_o_m__e_e_t_b_u_s_i_n_e_ss__p_e_o_p_le_._______
move nearer to someone tell what you think wanting to know about sth. a particular area in which you live prevent sth. bad from happening probably do sth. speak or act for another person or group
2.How can you tell someone’s feelings even if they do not speak?
By looking at their facial expressions.
surprise anger fear
joy sorrow /sadness
disgust 厌恶
Pre-reading
• Discuss these questions with your partner first.
• What is the purpose of language? • How can you tell someone’s feelings
even if they do not speak? • What do you think “body language”
Nigeria
rude
Germany one
Japan
Match some important words with their meanings
local (area)
represent approach major express curious general likely to do avoid
very large or important not limited to one part
Reading
Listen to the tape first and try to gain the main idea of the whole text:
Fast-reading
1. What 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. It tells us about the importance and necessity of body language and its differences between different cultures. D. The importance of knowing customs.