Learning English – Lesson Fourteen (Body Language)

Hi everybody…this is Misterduncan in England!

How are you today? Are you OK? I hope so!

Are you happy? I hope so!

In this lesson, we’re going to talk about…expressing yourself, using body language!

When we say “Express Yourself”. We mean that you show the way you feel…about something. Your reaction! There are two ways to express yourself…by doing…or by saying!

Showing your reaction by doing…normally means using your body. Maybe the expression on your face will change..but you say nothing..You “Pull a Face”.

Maybe you wave your arms around…In anger…Perhaps you stamp your foot. Maybe you jump up and down..or perhaps you simply walk away. We call these particular reactions…”Body Language”

Examples of body language

• “Happy”
• “Miserable”
• “Excited”
• “Confused”
• “Sleepy”
• “Surprised”
• “Unsure”
• “Lonely”
• “Exhausted”
• “Angry”
• “Shy”
• “Bored”
• Very…very…”Hungry”
• “Feeling proud”

You may not realise it..but we use body language, all the time. Even if you’re sitting still..and saying nothing. You are still sending out messages…to other people. Using your body language.

When we are looking for a partner..Body language is very important. You want other people around you to know that you are attracted to them. So body language is very important, if you are trying to find a mate. There are many ways to get the attention of a possible mate. But out of all the available methods, body language is still the best way. We call this method of attraction ‘FLIRTING’ and both Men and Women are capable of this!

You could say that it’s a part of nature just like all those wild animals in the Jungle. So the next time you are sitting on a train…or enjoying a party…or simply walking through the town. Remember…your body is always giving off signals…Your body language never stops. This is Misterduncan in England saying thanks for watching and Do you know what that means? Bye-bye for now!