The Application of Body Language in English Teaching in Junior Middle School
Abstract: As we all know, English has been popularized as a tool of communication in China, Application of body language is the method which improve the lesson efficiency . My essay analyzes the current situation of using of body language, introduces the function of body language .And then puts forward methods to make use of body language in English teaching .The approaches based on the application of body language in practical teaching have been analyzed sufficiently. The aim in this dissertation is to give some effective and helpful advice to improve teaching methods and arouse students’ interests in learning English in the teaching process. At the same time , stirring up the mood of students’ learning in class and strengthening the interpersonal communication between teachers and students.
Key Words: body language; English teaching; application
浅谈如何在初中英语教学中运用肢体语言
摘 要：众所周知，英语是现代交际的基本工具，课堂肢体语言的运用是提高课堂效率的有效方法。本文分析了肢体语言在初中英语中运用的现状，介绍肢体语言的教学作用，并提出了一些在课堂上充分有效运用肢体语言方法和建议。在实际的课堂教学活动中涉及的一些基本的肢体语言的运用方法，同时进行了详细分析。本文旨在帮助教师在教学过程中改进教学方法，激发学生学习英语的兴趣,同时活跃课堂气氛，加强师生之间的互动交流。
关键词：肢体语言；英语教学；运用
CONTENTS
Introduction 1
1. Body Language Introduction and the Current Situation of Application of Body Language in Junior Middle School in China 1
1.1 Body Language Introduction 1
1.1.1 The Definition of Body Language in Teaching 1
1.1.2 The Category of Body language 2
1.1.3 Function and Significance of Body Language 2
1.2 The Problem of Application of Body language in Present English Teaching 3
1.2.1 Confusion of Using of Body Language 3
1.2.2 Overflow and overabundance of Using of Body Language 3
1.2.3 Using of Vulgar Body Language 3
2. Application of Body Language in Practice 4
2.1 Principle of Application of Body Language 4
2.1.1 Nature and Harmony Principle 4
2.1.2 Quantity and Moderation Principle 4
2.1.3 Veracity and Perspicuity 5
2.2 The Method of Improving the Application of Body Language 5
2.3 Application of Each Section of Body Language in Concrete Teaching 5
2.3.1 Application of Gesture and Posture in Concrete Teaching 5
2.3.2 Application of Special distance and Clothes in Concrete Teaching 7
2.3.3 Application of Eye contact in Concrete Teaching 8
2.4 Application of Body Language in Concrete Teaching Aspects 9
2.4.1 Application of Body Language in Vocabulary Learning 9
2.4.2 Application of Body Language in Listening and Speaking 10
2.4.3 Application of Body Language in Reciting 10
3. Conclusion 11
Bibliography 12
