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body language

body language

Meaning of body language

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British English/bɒdi ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
American English/ə ˈbɑdi ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
Russian transcription[jɪˈzɨk tʲɪˈla]
body language
body language - язык тела
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body language with Russian translation

body language usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

На собеседовании ваш язык тела может сказать работодателю больше, чем слова.

In an interview, your body language can tell the employer more than your words.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Перед собеседованием потренируйте открытый язык тела: улыбайтесь, держите руки на виду и слегка наклоняйтесь вперёд.

Before the interview, practice open body language: smile, keep your hands visible and lean slightly forward.

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body language belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

body languageязык тела
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body language synonyms

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What's the difference between body language / kinesics / gestures / posture / facial expressions / eye contact

🇬🇧English
body language

General term for nonverbal signals such as gestures, posture and facial expressions.

B1Very Often

In the interview, your body language can say as much as your answers.

На собеседовании ваш язык тела может сказать не меньше, чем ответы.

K
🇬🇧English
kinesics

The scientific study of body motion and gestures; technical synonym for body language.

B2Rarely

In communication studies, kinesics examines how posture and gesture convey meaning.

В исследованиях коммуникации кинесика изучает, как осанка и жесты передают смысл.

G
🇬🇧English
gestures

Hand and body movements used to convey meaning or emotion; a subset of body language.

B1Very Often

Try to avoid distracting gestures during the interview.

Постарайтесь избегать отвлекающих жестов во время собеседования.

P
🇬🇧English
posture

The way one holds the body; indicates confidence or tension; part of body language.

B1Very Often

Good posture conveys confidence in job interviews.

Правильная осанка показывает уверенность на собеседовании.

F
🇬🇧English
facial expressions

Facial movements that display emotions and reactions; a key part of body language.

B1Very Often

Maintain positive facial expressions when discussing your strengths.

Поддерживайте положительную мимику, говоря о своих сильных сторонах.

🇬🇧English

Looking at someone's eyes; important for trust and engagement; part of body language.

B1Very Often

Make appropriate eye contact to show engagement in the interview.

Установите уместный зрительный контакт, чтобы показать вовлечённость на собеседовании.

M
🇬🇧English
mannerisms

Habitual gestures or behaviors that are characteristic of an individual; can be distracting.

B2Often

Try to be aware of any nervous mannerisms before your interview.

Постарайтесь заметить свои нервные привычки перед собеседованием.

P
🇬🇧English
paralinguistics

Vocal characteristics such as tone, pitch and pace; part of nonverbal communication but not body movements.

B2Rarely

Your paralinguistics — tone and pace — matter as much as your body language in interviews.

Ваши паралингвистические признаки — тон и темп речи — так же важны, как язык тела на собеседовании.

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body language translation: язык тела. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce body language

/bɒdi ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

body language translation

язык тела

body language examples

In an interview, your body language can tell the employer more than your words.

body language transcription

/bɒdi ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/, /ə ˈbɑdi ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

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body language meaning: what does it mean?

non-verbal communication

body language pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

body language is pronounced as /bɒdi ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

body language definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

In an interview, your body language can tell the employer more than your words. Translation: На собеседовании ваш язык тела может сказать работодателю больше, чем слова.

Is body language part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, body language (язык тела) can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is body language part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, body language (язык тела) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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