English Inspired by TED Lesson #1 - Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are | Amy Cuddy | TED
- Lisa Osgood
- Nov 27, 2015
- 2 min read
This is one of my favorite TED talks of all time, but then again, I have a lot of those as you will see! Why do I love this one so much? It's because this talk has the power to change lives, to change results, to change futures. Will it change yours? Before you watch, have a look at the warm-up questions and vocabulary words below, and take some notes about your answers and the new words you find.
A. Warm-Up Questions
How are you sitting right now? Describe your body position, posture, etc.
How do you feel right now? Do you feel strong and confident?
Can you think of any connection between the two?
B. Vocabulary
posture
hunching
body language
awkward
nonverbals
expanding
assertive
power pose
outcomes
competence
C. Viewing
After you have answered these questions and taken a look at the vocabulary and looked up any unfamiliar words, have a look at Amy Cuddy's video above. Take notes on interesting points, new words, and questions you may have as you watch.
D. Your Thoughts
What would Amy Cuddy have said about your body language at the start of the video? And now?
What tools did you gain from this video that will help you reach your future goals?
How does this affect the way you will prepare for your next interview?
E. Vocabulary Review
_______________ are ways to communicate without words.
If you are always _______________, it can show a lack of confidence.
Changing the way you feel about your self can influence the _______________ of your life challenges.
_______________ are postures that can give you more confidence and a sense of power.
_______________ and taking up a little more space is one way to boost your confidence.
F. Wrap-Up
In this lesson, I hope you have learned not only some new English words but also some new skills to build your success in the future! Please leave any comments and questions below. See you next time!
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