摘要：本文是以肢体语言为基础，并综合当前诸多的小学英语课堂应用研究成果，分析了肢体语言的产生、发展、现状、表现以及对使用者以及接受者的建议，当然肢体语言的应用还有很多不足需要改善。

关键词：肢体语言；英语课堂教学中的运用；应用方法；

Contents

摘要

Abstract

1.Introduction1

2.An Overview of the Development of Body Language 2

2.1 Definition of Body Language.3

2.2 Functions of Body Language3

2.3 Factors of Body Language in English Classroom Teaching.5

2.4 Implication of Body Language in English Classroom Teaching.6

3.The Current Situation of the Application of Body Language in English Classroom Teaching   .6

3.1 Lacking Application of Body Language in English Classroom Teaching.7

3.2 Difficulty of Interpreting and Understanding Body Language .8

4.Dimensions of Body Language and Application in English Classroom Teaching 8

4.1 Facial Expressions and Their Application in English Classroom Teaching .9

4.2 Eye Contact and its Application in English Classroom Teaching.10

4.3 Touching and its Application in English Classroom Teaching11

4.4 Gesture and its Application in English Classroom Teaching.12

5. Suggestions for Improving Body Language in English Classroom Teaching.13

5.1 Suggestions for English Teachers.13

5.2 Suggestions for English Learners14

6. Conclusions.15

References.17