Abstract: Body language is an essential medium for people to communicate in the daily life by means of facial expressions, eye contact, gesture and posture, space and distance. Body language has important influence on students', especially pupils’ acquisition. This study is aimed to carry on a preliminary discussion on the teachers' body language in the primary school English listening and speaking teaching. Based on the background and theories relevant to body language and psychology, the author focuses the study on the predecessors' exploration, summarizes the concrete application of body language in primary school English listening and speaking teaching and puts forwards some reflections in the course of practice. In addition, some of the warnings and strategies are stressed to avoid inappropriate use of body language in teaching English listening and speaking in primary school. 

Key words: body language; primary English; teaching

CONTENTS

摘要

Abstract

1.Introduction.1

2.Theoretical Framework.2

2.1Definition of Body Language

2.2Characteristics of Body Language

3.Application of Body Language to Primary School English Listening and Speaking Teaching.4

3.1Listening 

3.1.1Remaining Suitable Posture and Distance to Help Draw Attention 

3.1.2Using Gestures to Help Listening Comprehension 

3.1.3Using Facial Expressions to Help Understand Emotional Environment  

3.2Speaking

3.2.1Use of Smile  

3.2.2Use of Eye Contact 

3.2.3Use of Appropriate Posture and Distance 

3.2.4Use of Gestures  

4.Reflection.9

4.1Significance

4.1.1Activating Classroom Atmosphere

4.1.2Organizing Effective Teaching Activities 

4.2Awareness for Teachers in Using Body Language

4.2.1Avoiding Negative Eye Language

4.2.2Avoiding Negative Gestures

4.2.3Avoiding Intimate Contact

5.Conclusion..10

Bibliography.11

Acknowledgements13