Learning English - Non Verbal Communication - Gestures

The video discusses five hand gestures used in English-speaking cultures: air quotes, money fingers, anticipation hands, crossed fingers, and raise the roof. Each gesture is explained with examples, highlighting their meanings and contexts. The video encourages viewers to share gestures from their own cultures.

What is the primary use of the 'air quotes' gesture?

• To indicate something is expensive

• To express disappointment

• To show excitement

• To indicate sarcasm or exaggeration

What does the 'money fingers' gesture signify?

• Something is very cheap

• Something is very boring

• Something is very expensive

• Something is very tasty

Which gesture is often used when looking forward to something?

• Crossed fingers

• Anticipation hands

• Money fingers

• Air quotes

What does the 'crossed fingers' gesture typically mean?

• Expressing anger

• Showing confusion

• Indicating something is funny

• Hoping for good luck

What is the 'raise the roof' gesture commonly associated with?

• Indicating silence

• Expressing sadness

• Celebration or partying

• Showing fear

Which gesture is often accompanied by the sound 'Woop-woo'?

• Raise the roof

• Money fingers

• Air quotes

• Anticipation hands

What is the purpose of discussing gestures from different cultures in the video?

• To criticize them

• To learn and share cultural differences

• To replace them with English gestures

• To ignore them