Abstract

Language is a communication tool in people’s daily life. It consists of the written language, the spoken language and the body language. Language is an arbitrary symbol system, which mainly expressed by voice and characters. It is the unique communication backbone of human being. However, in the process of communication, people not only use the language communication but also use a variety of nonverbal ways, such as body gestures, facial expressions, gestures, body dimension and so on to achieve the purpose of exchanging information and conveying emotion.

English teaching is an art. With the further deepening of the National English Curriculum in middle school English teaching. Nonverbal communication, as a means of teaching method, which has a status that can not be ignored, is closely related to the teaching of English in middle school. As teachers, our behaviors are often imitated and learnt by students. If the middle school English teachers attach the importance to the combination of nonverbal teaching and teaching environment accordingly in teaching and living, and apply it properly in the teaching process, can not only enhance the expressive power and attraction of teachers’ own language, but also help to improve the students’ comprehension and develop their communicative competence.

This thesis tries to explain the basic theory of nonverbal communication firstly. Then, it introduces the functions and characteristics of nonverbal communication which is applied as a teaching method in English teaching. Combined with my own teaching experience, this paper also explores the use of nonverbal communication in English classroom teaching in middle school.

Keywords: nonverbal communication; body language; middle school English teaching; application

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. Literature Review-2

2.1 The Study of Nonverbal Communication at home and aboard-2

2.2 The Present Situation of Nonverbal Communication in Middle School English Teaching-3

3. General Description of Nonverbal Communication-4

3.1 Definition-4

3.2 Types-5

4. Functions of Nonverbal Communication in English Teaching-7

4.1 Intuition-7

4.2 Explanation-8

4.3 Communication-8

4.4 Demonstration-8

4.5 Indication-8

4.6 Assistance-9

4.7 Feedback-9

5. The Application of Nonverbal Communication in Middle School English Teaching-9

5.1 Eye Contact-9

5.2 Facial Expressions-11

5.3 Gestures-12

5.4 Postures-13

6. Conclusion-15

Works Cited-16