Abstract

Body language plays an important part in our daily communication. Psychologists find that about 70% of our communication with others is non-verbal. Nowadays, our teachers are paying more attention to oral expression, however, in most cases, we ignore the functions of body language in English teaching in primary school. Relatively, body language is visual, concrete and flexible. In view of the psychological characteristics of primary school students, the application of body language will not only help improve the efficiency of teaching, but also raise students’ learning interest. Nevertheless, improper body language will bring negative influence. Besides, studying students’ body language may help teachers have a better understanding of their students. This essay will discuss the strategies of body language and the analysis of students’ body language.

Keywords : body language; application; negative influence; strategies

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1.Introduction1

2. The significance and necessity of body language1

2.1 The features of body language1

2.2 The advantages of body language in English teaching2

3. The application of body language in primary school3

3.1 The application of body language3

3.1.1 The application of eye contact3

3.1.2 The application of facial expression4

3.1.3 The application of gestures4

3.2 The improper body language that should be avoided5

3.2.1 The improper eye contact5

3.2.2 The improper facial expressions5

3.2.3 The improper gestures6

4. The analysis of students’ body language6

4.1 The students’ facial expressions6

4.2 The students’ gestures7

5. The strategies and principles of using body language7

6. Conclusion8

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