摘要：笔者主要研究了肢体语言在小学英语听说教学中的应用。因此，本文首先根据学生的特点，阐述了全身反应法与肢体语言的定义。其次，重点阐述了肢体语言在英语教学中常用的四种类型及其在英语教学中的作用。第三，笔者借助一些例子向读者展示了在小学英语听说教学中如何使用肢体语言，并给予了教师一些提示以帮助他们在教学中更好地使用身体语言。

关键词：肢体语言；英语教育；小学；听说教学

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摘要

Abstract

1.Introduction1

1.1 Students’ characteristics1

1.2 Total Physical Response2

1.3 The definition of body language2

2. Four types of body languages in English teaching3

2.1 Eyesight3

2.2 Gesture4

2.3 Posture5

2.4 Facial expressions5

3. Functions of body language in primary school English teaching 6

3.1 Improving the effect of learning6

3.2 Arousing students' interest with facial expression and posture7

3.3 Focusing students’ attention with gesture and eye contact8

4. Applications of body language in primary school English teaching9

4.1 Using body language in listening9

4.2 Using body language in speaking10

5. Tips for using body language in English teaching10

6. Conclusion11

References.13