The Significance of Body Language in Foreign Language Learning and Teaching
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https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v10i1p111Keywords:
Body Language, Foreign Language Teaching, Gestures, Nonverbal CommunicationAbstract
This study aims to evaluate the significance of nonverbal communication in the learning and teaching of foreign languages. The research provides broad information regarding non-verbal communication and examines its history. The specifics of body language, gestures, kinesics, proxemics, haptics, oculesics, and postures have been studied in order to gain a better understanding of nonverbal communication. In addition, the advantages of employing nonverbal communication in language education and instruction have been discussed. Finally, research has been conducted on the role of teachers’ body language in the teaching and learning of foreign languages. This paper empirically investigates the significance of nonverbal communication in a foreign language and the function of teachers in this regard.
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