Author(s): Mingxia Liu

Abstract: Body language plays a very important role in English teaching. Teacher's high spiritual status, humorous speech, vivid expressions, and visual gestures are all impressive. It can strengthen the effect of verbal education, build up a good and harmonious relationship between teachers and students. So the students are able to acquire knowledge in an easy and pleasant atmosphere; What's more, it can keep the classroom in order and enhance teaching efficiency. The younger learners need more cooperation of nonverbal signals because a monotonous and tense environment is likely to inhibit their intellectual performance. And the teacher's lively performance can shorten the psychological distance between teachers and students. In addition, it can enable students to better comprehend their materials and reinforce their attention to teachers.

Keywords: body language; English teachingï¼›nonverbal communication.

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.443