The speaker, Gizem, is giving a presentation on the melodic side of language learning.
Spoken language is not just about the words we use, but also about the other things we do while we speak, such as stress, intonation, and facial expressions. These are called paralinguistic features and they have a big impact on how our message is understood.
Paralinguistic features can signal grammatical differences, deepen understanding and communication, and emphasize and express attitude, emotion, or focus. For example, a rising intonation at the end of a sentence can turn a statement into a question.
Gizm suggests some practical lesson ideas for using tone, pose, and intonation with students in the classroom. These include activities such as having students repeat dialogues with attention to intonation, and using gap fillers to practice informal spoken language.
Overall, the video emphasizes the importance of considering the melodic aspects of language in order to improve communication and fluency.
