Abstract
Body language has been widely used in communication out of class. At the same time, it plays a very important role in English teaching. It can be vocal language’s vital complement by intensifying the language information retention and leaving the students deeper impression. On one hand, it can completely stir the students. Moreover, it is a tool to communicate with others, and it does not need our vocal organ, but participation of the parts of body. In expressing some subtle ideas, body language can be a very good helper in English teaching, so English study is not dull any more. On the other hand, the teachers can have a better understanding about the students, their thoughts and their behaviors. The teachers need to develop a skill to read the students’ body language. Moreover, it help the students to improve lessening, speaking, reading and writing level, and the teachers and the students can develop a good relationship. In modern teaching, the teachers need to be the students’ friends firstly, and body language narrows the gap between the teachers and the students. The teachers should never ignore it in English teaching. Because not only it is a good tool to communicate with others and express oneself, but it can help the teachers achieve a higher teaching goal and further mutual understanding between the teachers and the students. Therefore, in English class, the teachers should pay enough attention to body language and properly use it.
Key Words
Body language; English teaching; gesture; teaching tactics
Abstract……………………………………………………………………………...Ⅰ
Key Words………………………………………………………………………….Ⅰ
摘要……………………………………………………………………………….....Ⅱ
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Introduction………………………………………………………………………….1
Ⅰ. The Definition of Body Language………………………………………………...3
Ⅱ. Advantages of Body Language in English Teaching……………………………..3
A. Stirring Students’Interest……………………………………………………….3
B. Expressing Themselves Better ……………………………………………........4
C. Understanding Students Clearly……………………………………………….5
Ⅲ.The Application of Body Language in English Teaching………………………...6
A. Situation of English Teaching………………………………………………....6
1. Students’ Attitude Towards English……………………………………...6
2. Teachers’ Techniques of English Teaching ………………………………..6
B. Body Language Involved in English Teaching………………………………...7
1. Teaching of Texts…………………………………………………………….7
2. Teaching of Grammar for Beginners ………………………………………...8
3. Teaching of Grammar for Upper-grade Learners…………………………...10
4. Teaching of Listening……………………………………………………….12
5. Teaching of Oral English…………………………………………………...12
6. Teaching of Reading ……………………………………………………….13
7. Teaching of Writing………………………………………………………...14
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………15
Acknowledgements…………………………………………………………………..16
Bibliography ………………………………………………………………………17