Language Circle Lesson

1. LanguageCircle:
BodyLanguage
basedon
WorkIdiomsUsingBodyParts
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Objectives
• Review and practice Work Idioms Using Body Parts. Use them
in a related activity
• Speak about what body language means to you
• Grammar – Learn about Parallel Structures
• Vocabulary – Learn new words
• Read a passage, answer True and False questions and
practice the grammar point
• Reflect on your learning today

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Review the idioms
in this related lesson
https://livelearn.ca/lessons/language-training/work-idioms-using-body-parts/

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Review the idioms in this related lesson
“To be all ears”– to listen very carefully
“To give (someone) a head start”– to let someone start something earlier
(thus giving them an advantage)
“Rule Of Thumb” – a rule based on experience or practice
rather than on scientific knowledge
“To Face The Music” – to accept the consequences of your actions
“To Give (Someone) A Pat On The Back” – To praise (someone)

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time
1. She said she was all ears. She meant:
a) she has large ears
b) she was listening carefully
c) she wore a near-like costume

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time
1. She said she was all ears. She meant:
a) she has large ears
b) she was listening carefully
c) she wore an ear-like costume

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time
2. If you give someone a “head start” it means:
a) you let them start something earlier, thus giving them an advantage
b) you start heading them in a new direction
c) you head them to a new start

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time
2. If you give someone a “head start” it means:
a) you let them start something earlier, thus giving them an
b) you start heading them in a new direction
c) you head them to a new start

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time
3. The “rule of thumb” is:
a) a mathematical rule
b) a rule you use to measure thumbs
c) a rule based on experience or practice rather than on scientific
knowledge

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time
3. The “rule of thumb” is:
a) a mathematical rule
b) a rule you use to measure thumbs
c) a rule based on experience or practice rather than on scientific
knowledge

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time
4. When a person “faces the music” they are:
a) accepting the consequences of their actions
b) looking at someone playing music
c) putting musical notes on their faces

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time
4. When a person “faces the music” they are:
a) accepting the consequences of their actions
b) looking at someone playing music
c) putting musical notes on their faces

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time
5. If you were given “a pat on the back” by your boss, you
a) have been scolded
b) have been praised
c) have been demoted

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time
5. If you were given “a pat on the back” by your boss, you
a) have been scolded
b) have been praised
c) have been demoted

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Agenda
1. Speaking
2. Grammar
3. Vocabulary
4. Reading
5. Reflect on learning

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Speaking

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Speaking activity
We all know that is more to communication than just
words. We also communicate with our body.
Discuss what you understand by “body language”.
Give an example of a situation when body language was
important for you.

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Grammar

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Parallel Structure
In English grammar, parallelism (also called parallel structure or parallel
construction) is the repetition of the same grammatical form in two or
more parts of a sentence. Sentences with parallel structure are easier to read
and add a sense of balance to your writing.
Parallel construction is most commonly used in sentences containing elements that
appear in a series or in a pair.
For example:
Parallel Structure: I like to jog, bake, paint, and watch movies.
I like jogging, baking, painting, and watching movies.
Not parallel: I like to jog, bake, paint, and watching movies.
(mixing verbs at infinitive with gerunds does not create a parallel
structure! Adapted from Source: Scribbr.com

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Parallel Structure
Parallel words
On the word level, a noun should be grouped with other nouns,
an adjective with other adjectives, and so on.
Parallel Structure: As a rule of thumb, the company is looking for a candidate who is
friendly, organized, meticulous, and punctual.
Not parallel: As a rule of thumb, the company is looking for a candidate who is
friendly, organized, meticulous, and is going to arrive to work on time.
Your turn! Write down a sentence using parallel words!
Adapted from Source: Scribbr.com

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Parallel Structure
Parallel phrases
Parallel structure should be used to balance a series of phrases with the same
grammatical structure. For example, avoid mixing noun phrases with verb phrases.
Parallel Structure: Initial trials showed that exposure to the chemical caused
memory problems, intermittent dizziness, and insomnia.
Not parallel: Initial trials showed that exposure to the chemical caused
memory problems, intermittent dizziness, and deters sleep..
Your turn! Write down a sentence using parallel phrases!
Adapted from Source: Scribbr.com

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Parallel Structure
Parallel clauses
Parallelism is also applicable to a series of clauses in a sentence.
Parallel Structure: The report card stated that the student often talked in class,
that he bullied other students, and that he rarely finished his
homework.
Not parallel: The report card stated that the student often talked in class,
that he bullied other students, and rarely finished his homework.
Your turn! Write down a sentence using parallel clauses!
Adapted from Source: Scribbr.com

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Parallel Structure
Let’s Practise!
Correct the sentence to create a parallel structure:
The participants in the workshop learned how to communicate, negotiate, and working
collaboratively to give their team a head start.
Adapted from Source: Scribbr.com

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Parallel Structure
Let’s Practise!
Correct the sentence to create a parallel structure:
The participants in the workshop learned how to communicate, (verb at infinitive)
negotiate (verb at infinitive), and working (verb at gerund) collaboratively to give their
team a head start.
The participants in the workshop learned how to communicate, negotiate, and work
collaboratively to give their team a head start.
Adapted from Source: Scribbr.com

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Parallel Structure
Let’s Practise!
Correct the sentence to create a parallel structure:
Her main duties were answering phone calls, filing records, and to conduct visitor
surveys. Her boss always gave her a pat on the back.
Adapted from Source: Scribbr.com

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Parallel Structure
Let’s Practise!
Correct the sentence to create a parallel structure:
Her main duties were answering (verb at gerund) phone calls, filing (verb at gerund)
records, and to conduct (verb at infinitive) visitor surveys. Her boss always gave her a
pat on the back.
Her main duties were answering phone calls, filing records, and conducting visitor
surveys. Her boss always gave her a pat on the back.

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Parallel Structure
Let’s Practise!
Correct the sentence to create a parallel structure:
Students were asked to do their assignments quickly, accurately, and in a detailed
manner, or face the music.
Adapted from Source: www.learngrammar.net

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Parallel Structure
Let’s Practise!
Correct the sentence to create a parallel structure:
Students were asked to do their assignments quickly (adverb), accurately (adverb), and
in a detailed manner (phrase), or face the music.
Students were asked to do their assignments quickly (adverb), accurately (adverb), and
thoroughly (adverb), or face the music.
Adapted from Source: www.learngrammar.net

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Parallel Structure
Let’s Practise!
Correct the sentence to create a parallel structure:
Mr. Evan is a lawyer, a politician and he teaches.
Adapted from Source: www.learngrammar.net

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Parallel Structure
Let’s Practise!
Correct the sentence to create a parallel structure:
Mr. Evan is a lawyer (noun), a politician (noun) and he teaches (clause).
Mr. Evan is a lawyer (noun), a lawyer (noun) and a teacher (noun).
Adapted from Source: www.learngrammar.net

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Parallel Structure
Let’s Practise!
Correct the sentence to create a parallel structure:
The soldiers approached the enemy camp slowly and silent.
Adapted from Source: www.learngrammar.net

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Parallel Structure
Let’s Practise!
Correct the sentence to create a parallel structure:
The soldiers approached the enemy camp slowly (adverb) and silent (adjective).
The soldiers approached the enemy camp slowly (adverb) and silently (adverb).
Adapted from Source: www.learngrammar.net

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Vocabulary

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gestures (n./pl.) posture (n)
facial (adj.) mannerism ( n.)
to undermine (v.) to broadcast (v.)
1. the position in which someone holds their
body when standing or sitting
2. a habitual gesture or way of speaking or
behaving
3. lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of,
especially gradually or insidiously
4. a movement of part of the body, especially a
hand or the head, to express an idea or
meaning
5. To transmit an information
6. of or affecting the face

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gestures (n./pl.) posture (n)
facial (adj.) mannerism ( n.)
to undermine (v.) to broadcast (v.)
1. the position in which someone holds their
body when standing or sitting
posture
2. a habitual gesture or way of speaking or
behaving
3. lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of,
especially gradually or insidiously
4. a movement of part of the body, especially a
hand or the head, to express an idea or
meaning
5. To transmit an information
6. of or affecting the face

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gestures (n./pl.) posture (n)
facial (adj.) mannerism ( n.)
to undermine (v.) to broadcast (v.)
1. the position in which someone holds their
body when standing or sitting
posture
2. a habitual gesture or way of speaking or
behaving
mannerism
3. lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of,
especially gradually or insidiously
4. a movement of part of the body, especially a
hand or the head, to express an idea or
meaning
5. To transmit an information
6. of or affecting the face

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gestures (n./pl.) posture (n)
facial (adj.) mannerism ( n.)
to undermine (v.) to broadcast (v.)
1. the position in which someone holds their
body when standing or sitting
posture
2. a habitual gesture or way of speaking or
behaving
mannerism
3. lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of,
especially gradually or insidiously
to undermine
4. a movement of part of the body, especially a
hand or the head, to express an idea or
meaning
5. To transmit an information
6. of or affecting the face

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gestures (n./pl.) posture (n)
facial (adj.) mannerism ( n.)
to undermine (v.) to broadcast (v.)
1. the position in which someone holds their
body when standing or sitting
posture
2. a habitual gesture or way of speaking or
behaving
mannerism
3. lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of,
especially gradually or insidiously
to undermine
4. a movement of part of the body, especially a
hand or the head, to express an idea or
meaning
gestures
5. To transmit an information
6. of or affecting the face

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gestures (n./pl.) posture (n)
facial (adj.) mannerism ( n.)
to undermine (v.) to broadcast (v.)
1. the position in which someone holds their
body when standing or sitting
posture
2. a habitual gesture or way of speaking or
behaving
mannerism
3. lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of,
especially gradually or insidiously
to undermine
4. a movement of part of the body, especially a
hand or the head, to express an idea or
meaning
gestures
5. To transmit an information to broadcast
6. of or affecting the face

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gestures (n./pl.) posture (n)
facial (adj.) mannerism ( n.)
to undermine (v.) to broadcast (v.)
1. the position in which someone holds their
body when standing or sitting
posture
2. a habitual gesture or way of speaking or
behaving
mannerism
3. lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of,
especially gradually or insidiously
to undermine
4. a movement of part of the body, especially a
hand or the head, to express an idea or
meaning
gestures
5. To transmit an information to broadcast
6. of or affecting the face facial

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Reading

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Read the following passage
Nonverbal Communication and Body Language
Your facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice are powerful
communication tools. […] Body language is the use of physical behavior, expressions
and mannerisms to communicate nonverbally, often done instinctively rather than consciously.
Whether you’re aware of it or not, when you interact with others, you’re continuously giving and
receiving wordless signals. All of your nonverbal behaviors—the gestures you make, your posture,
your tone of voice, how much eye contact you make—send strong messages. They can put people
at ease, build trust, and draw others towards you, or they can offend, confuse, and undermine what
you’re trying to convey. These messages don’t stop when you stop speaking either. Even when
you’re silent, you’re still communicating nonverbally. […] In some instances, what comes out of your
mouth and what you communicate through your body language may be two totally different things.
When faced with such mixed signals, the listener has to choose whether to believe your verbal or
nonverbal message. Since body language is a natural, unconscious language that broadcasts your
true feelings and intentions, they’ll likely choose the nonverbal message. However, by improving how
you understand and use nonverbal communication, you can express what you really mean, connect
better with others, and build stronger, more rewarding relationships.
Adapted from https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/nonverbal-communication.htm

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Answer the following True/False questions
1. Your facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice are powerful communication tools.
2. We use body language consciously rather than instinctively.
3. Gestures, posture, eye-contact and tone of voice are examples of nonverbal behaviours.
4. In some instances, what comes out of your mouth and what you communicate through your body
language may be two totally different things.
5. By improving how you understand and use nonverbal communication, you can’t express what you
really mean, connect better with others, and build stronger, more rewarding relationships.

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Answer the following True/False questions
1. Your facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice are powerful communication
tools.(True)
2. We use body language consciously rather than instinctively.
3. Gestures, posture, eye-contact and tone of voice are examples of nonverbal behaviours.
4. In some instances, what comes out of your mouth and what you communicate through your body
language may be two totally different things.
5. By improving how you understand and use nonverbal communication, you can’t express what you
really mean, connect better with others, and build stronger, more rewarding relationships.

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Answer the following True/False questions
1. Your facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice are powerful communication
tools.(True)
2. We use body language consciously rather than instinctively. (False)
3. Gestures, posture, eye-contact and tone of voice are examples of nonverbal behaviours.
4. In some instances, what comes out of your mouth and what you communicate through your body
language may be two totally different things.
5. By improving how you understand and use nonverbal communication, you can’t express what you
really mean, connect better with others, and build stronger, more rewarding relationships.

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Answer the following True/False questions
1. Your facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice are powerful communication
tools.(True)
2. We use body language consciously rather than instinctively. (False)
3. Gestures, posture, eye-contact and tone of voice are examples of nonverbal behaviours. (True)
4. In some instances, what comes out of your mouth and what you communicate through your body
language may be two totally different things.
5. By improving how you understand and use nonverbal communication, you can’t express what you
really mean, connect better with others, and build stronger, more rewarding relationships.

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Answer the following True/False questions
1. Your facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice are powerful communication
tools.(True)
2. We use body language consciously rather than instinctively. (False)
3. Gestures, posture, eye-contact and tone of voice are examples of nonverbal behaviours. (True)
4. In some instances, what comes out of your mouth and what you communicate through your body
language may be two totally different things. (True)
5. By improving how you understand and use nonverbal communication, you can’t express what you
really mean, connect better with others, and build stronger, more rewarding relationships.

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Answer the following True/False questions
1. Your facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice are powerful communication
tools.(True)
2. We use body language consciously rather than instinctively. (False)
3. Gestures, posture, eye-contact and tone of voice are examples of nonverbal behaviours. (True)
4. In some instances, what comes out of your mouth and what you communicate through your body
language may be two totally different things. (True)
5. By improving how you understand and use nonverbal communication, you can’t express what you
really mean, connect better with others, and build stronger, more rewarding relationships. (False)

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Re-read the passage and identify parallel structures
Nonverbal Communication and Body Language
Your facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice are powerful
communication tools. […] Body language is the use of physical behavior, expressions
and mannerisms to communicate nonverbally, often done instinctively rather than consciously.
Whether you’re aware of it or not, when you interact with others, you’re continuously giving and
receiving wordless signals. All of your nonverbal behaviors—the gestures you make, your posture,
your tone of voice, how much eye contact you make—send strong messages. They can put people
at ease, build trust, and draw others towards you, or they can offend, confuse, and undermine what
you’re trying to convey. These messages don’t stop when you stop speaking either. Even when
you’re silent, you’re still communicating nonverbally. […] In some instances, what comes out of your
mouth and what you communicate through your body language may be two totally different things.
When faced with such mixed signals, the listener has to choose whether to believe your verbal or
nonverbal message. Since body language is a natural, unconscious language that broadcasts your
true feelings and intentions, they’ll likely choose the nonverbal message. However, by improving how
you understand and use nonverbal communication, you can express what you really mean, connect
better with others, and build stronger, more rewarding relationships.
Adapted from https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/nonverbal-communication.htm

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Re-read the passage and identify parallel structures
Nonverbal Communication and Body Language
Your facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice are powerful
communication tools. […] Body language is the use of physical behavior, expressions
and mannerisms to communicate nonverbally, often done instinctively rather than consciously.
Whether you’re aware of it or not, when you interact with others, you’re continuously giving and
receiving wordless signals. All of your nonverbal behaviors—the gestures you make, your
posture, your tone of voice, how much eye contact you make—send strong messages. They
can put people at ease, build trust, and draw others towards you, or they can offend, confuse,
and undermine what you’re trying to convey. These messages don’t stop when you stop speaking
either. Even when you’re silent, you’re still communicating nonverbally. […] In some instances, what
comes out of your mouth and what you communicate through your body language may be two
totally different things. When faced with such mixed signals, the listener has to choose whether to
believe your verbal or nonverbal message. Since body language is a natural, unconscious language
that broadcasts your true feelings and intentions, they’ll likely choose the nonverbal message.
However, by improving how you understand and use nonverbal communication, you can express
what you really mean, connect better with others, and build stronger, more rewarding
relationships.
Adapted from https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/nonverbal-communication.htm

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Reflect
on
learning

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What did you learn today?

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Homework
Read the whole article about non-verbal communication here:
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-
communication/nonverbal-communication.htm
Write a paragraph about the importance of body language.
Send it to your instructor.

54. Thankyou!
Questions?
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