Body language and

gestures

What is body language?

• It’s communication using your body.

• We use gestures instead of sounds.

• Gestures make speaking easier to understand.

Gestures with your hands• Waving – To say hello and goodbye.

• Clapping – When something is really good.

• Crossing your fingers – For good luck and hope.

• Shaking hands- When you greet someone.

Gestures with your head

• Nodding- To say yes and to agree.

• Shaking your head- to say no and disagree

Gestures with your face• Winking – For a shared secret.

• Yawning – When tired or bored.

• Sticking out your tongue – Mocking or flirting with somebody.

• Making faces – For disrespect or trying to be funny.

Other gestures• Shrugging your shoulders- to

show doubt and lack of interest.

• Stamping your feet – To show anger.

• Folding your arms – To show that you are not satisfied.

Explain the following:

Spanish gestures v English gestures

• Pinky promise – used to make promises to you friends.

• Greetings- we only shake hands.

• Air quotes – to indicate a quote. Also used with sarcasm.

• Loser- an offensive gesture.