Abstract

The significance of body language in middle school English teaching has been overlooked. Students may not focus on or understand what the teacher is saying. The article aims to make an analysis of application of body language in middle school English teaching. First, it will have a discussion about the definition of body language. Then it taps into the principles of application of body language in English teaching. Finally, it taps into advantages of application of body language.

Key words : body language; eye contact; facial expressions;

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1.Introduction1

2. Definition of body language1 

3.The significance of body language in middle school English teaching has been overlooked.1

4.Students may not focus on or understand what the teacher is saying2

5. The principles of application of body language in middle school.2

4.1Using body language must accord with the teaching contents2

4.2Using body language must cooperate to the verbal language2

6. Advantages of application of body language in English teaching.3 

6.1 Teachers can express themselves better and students can better understand the teachers3

6.2 Body language helps to improve students’ pronunciation.4

6.3 Body language helps to improve students’ ability of writing5

6.4 Body language plays a positive role in cultivating the students' characters6

7. The specific application of body language.7

8. Conclusion9

9. References.11