domingo, 29 de enero de 2012

Gestures (Mamen)


Some gestures and facial expressions are common to many language backgrounds, but others are not and it is these which the students can usefully learn to imitate and incorporate into their repertoire.
The students have to focus on the gestures as a reinforcement of what is being said.

TASK SHEET: Look at the video. Are there any points where the speaker does the following?
1.- Raises or lowers is eyebrows.
2.- Nods or shakes his head.
3.- Uses his hands.
4.- Raises or lowers his shoulders.
5.- Stands up straighter.
6.- Visibly takes a deep breath.

When he did the things you have noted, do you think he was..
...a) about to say something important
...b) trying to emphasize what he was saying
...c) trying to attract attention
...d) trying to involve people in what he was saying
...e) trying to do something else (please specify)

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