Non-verbal communication

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Non-verbal communication
Main Subject
Category
ELT: Functional language and non-verbal communication
Resource type
Worksheet
Skills
Listening
Skills
Speaking

Gets students reflecting on the importance of body language for group interaction and on the differences in body language between cultures. There are suggestions for tutorials to watch on YouTube and follow-up reading for sociology and anthropology students.

An extract from the worksheet:

Task 1

When you work in discussion groups, it is important to be aware what message your body language is sending to others.  For each of the following examples of body language, identify what message you think is being sent:

  1. lack of eye contact
  2. nodding when someone is speaking
  3. laying your head on your desk.

All reviews

Have you used this resource?

5

5