New Brunswick
27. Using fluency dimensions to show meaning with guided voice instruction and modeling
27.2 Non-Verbal Cues Using Facial Gestures
Chapter 27.2
Master the Silent Language of Facial Communication
Discover how facial expressions and gestures enhance your speaking skills and create powerful connections with any audience.
What You'll Learn
Facial expressions communicate emotions instantly without requiring spoken words
Students learn recognizing cues like eyebrows, jaw tension, contact
Microexpressions, emblems, regulators control conversation flow and audience engagement
Matching facial expressions with verbal messages creates authentic communication
What You'll Practice
1
Students identify facial cues indicating surprise, frustration, concentration, joy
2
Practice questions focus on reading expressions during presentations, interviews
3
Scenarios include theater auditions, job interviews, team meetings, debates
Why This Matters
Mastering facial communication helps students build stronger relationships, deliver more effective presentations, and succeed in academic and professional interactions.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Facial Expressions
Nonverbal Cues
Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
Body Language
NB Curriculum Aligned
