Beyond Words: A Review of ‘Signs and Gestures’ and Why Arabic Language Teachers Need It

As second language educators, we understand that body language and cultural signs are essential for effective communication. And we also know that they are often challenging to interpret, because nonverbal cues carry significant cultural meanings that are implicit. Signs and Gestures: Nonverbal Communication in the Qatari Culture (2022), authored by my colleague Muntasir Al-Hamad, is...

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