Talking About Body Gestures in English Free Spoken English Lessons

Talking About Body Gestures in English Free Spoken English Lessons A gesture is form of nonverbal communication in which visible bodily movements communicate a particular message. Gestures include movement of hands, face and other parts of the body. Certain vocabulary is used in English related to body gestures. In this lesson you will learn what these gestures are called. 1) Wink Winking is the most subtle gesture. To wink is closing and opening of eyelid of one eye deliberately to convey a message, signal or suggestion. 2) Frown, Scowl When eyebrows are brought together and the forehead is wrinkled usually indicating worry, displeasure, confusion or concentration. 3) Grin To smile broadly especially indicating amusement or pleasure. 4) Nod Head nodding is used to signify Yes or to acknowledge someone. 5) Shoulder Shrug Shrugging conveys anger or when a person does not know something or doesn t understand something. 6) Thumbs up It is an OK signal used for approval or thumbs down is used f