unit 4 body language what is the purpose of language? to communicate with each other

Unit 4Body

language

What is the purpose of language?

To communicate with each other.

speaking

ringing

writing

typing

Spoken language

Written language

Body language

Ways of communicating

gesturingvictory

• What is the feeling of the baby ?

sad surprised

looking down upon sb.

You’re great!

Come here!

I’m listening carefully!

What are they trying to tell us?How are they expressing

themselves?

Please stop!

Nice to meet you!I’m sorry!

Give me a little time!

I’m thinking!

It’s important.

I give up.

OK!

1. Who is the funny man in the film?

2. Do the actors say anything in the show?

3. How do they express themselves?

4. What do you call that?

Charlie Chaplin.

No, nothing.

By what they do and their facial expressions.

Body language.

What is body language?

gesture (姿势 ,手势 )posture (姿态 ) stance (站相 )appearance (外貌 )eye contact (眼神 )……

hand languagefacial expression

Reading

Communication:

No problem?

The passage can be divided into three parts, and match the main idea of each part.

Fast Reading

B) You are sent to the Capital International Airport to meet foreign Ss .

A) Different people have different body language.

C) Examples of learned or cultural “body language”.

(Para1)

(Para 2 and 3)

(Para 4 and 5)

Part 1 :

Part 2:

Part 3:

Detailed Reading Read the text again , then decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

Read the text carefully, then decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

T

F

T

F

Englishmen often stand close to others or touch strangers as soon as they meet.

Most people around the world now greet each other by kissing .

Japanese will bow to others as greeting.

People from Jordan will move very close to you as you introduce yourself to them.

Some body languages in some countries are good while some countries’ body languages are bad.

F

Find out the two mistakes the writer found at the airport:

Mr. Garcia

Julia Smith

The first mistake

from

from

(Columbia )

(Britain)

He approached Ms Smith by _______ ______ _________ and _______ her on the ________.

She ______ ________ appearing _________ and put up her hands _______ ______ .

shouldertouching her

kissedcheek

stepped backsurprised

as if in defence

Reading – II ( 5m )

The second mistake

a Japanese

George Cookfrom(Canada)

He ________ ________ _______ ________ to the Japanese.

He ________ to Mr. Cook and his nose _________ Mr. Cook’s _______ ________.

bowed

touchedmoving

hand

reached

his handout

Ways to greet each otherApproach others closely and are more likely to

touch them.BowShake hands.Shake hands and stand quite close to other men.

Nod to women but do not shake hands with them.

Countries: Japan , Jordan , Columbia, Canada

ColumbiaJapan

Canada

Jordan

“You”Male

Female

Discussion

Why?

Discussion

As the saying goes,"when in Rome,do as the Romans do."What do you think this famous saying means?

Summary :Body language varies from culture to culture. Not all members of all cultures behave the same way. We should try to grasp and respect each other’s culture in order to make good communication.