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Diadori, Pierangela – Rassegna Italiana di Linguistica Applicata, 1987
Stresses the importance of teaching not only the linguisti aspects of a foreign language but also the gestures used by native speakers of the language. Several examples (some accompanied by sketches or photographs) are provided of gestures used by native speakers of Italian. (CFM)
Descriptors: Body Language, Communication Problems, Communication Skills, Italian
Download full textOates, Michael D. – 1977
The paper attempts to illustrate the importance of an accurate sociocultural description of a number of unconscious verbal and gestural behaviors which help to distinguish a Frenchman from an American. An accurate description of many of the most elementary signs and gestures is needed to help to dispel the notion that there is a one-for-one…
Descriptors: Body Language, Communication Problems, Cultural Activities, Cultural Differences
