NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGE
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Publication date: 2025-01-08 07:55:00
Authors: AYSEL MAMEDOVA; SHAHANA MUSAYEVA
Category: Education and Humanities
Summary: At present times huge developments in technology has effected people`s social and cultural lives. All of these improvements and changes make it essential to learn at least one foreign language. As a result, a lot of researches are made to provide innovative ways, methods and techniques in order to teach foreign lan-guage skills properly. Besides, learning new languages is one of the best ways to get acquainted with new cultures. Communication is divided into two parts: ver-bal and non-verbal. Body language is considered as a part of non-verbal commu-nication. While the spoken language is a vital tool, an equally potent but often understated aspect is body language. The silent communicator in the classroom, body language plays a multifaceted role in shaping the learning experience. Taking turns and utilizing body language are crucial aspects in teaching English, as they play a significant role in effective communication and language acquisition. Unspoken cues, conveyed through gestures, expressions, and posture, form the silent language of body language. This article explores the significance, power, and impact of body language in various aspects of learning, shedding light on the nuanced ways in which non-verbal communication shapes our interactions.
Author keywords: language learning; non-verbal communication; body language