Reading body language

the way you use your body to show your feelings or thoughts (язык тела)

e.g. Her body language showed that she was nervous.

to move your head up and down to say "yes" or show agreement (кивать головой)

e.g. Just nod your head if you understand.

when you put one arm on top of the other (скрестить руки на груди)

e.g. The teacher crossed her arms and waited for the class to be quiet.

to hold and move someone's hand to say hello or goodbye (пожать друг другу руки)

e.g. People often shake hands before a business meeting.

when two people look into each other's eyes at the same time (установить зрительный контакт)

e.g. Try to make eye contact during the interview.

to put your hand or finger on your nose (дотронуться до своего носа)

e.g. He touches his nose all the time.

to suddenly blow air out of your nose and mouth (чихать)

e.g. I always sneeze when I have a cold.

to hit a table lightly with your fingers again and again (стучать пальцами по столу)

e.g. She tapped her fingers on the table while she was waiting.

to move your eyes to show that you are annoyed or don't believe someone (закатить глаза)

e.g. She rolled her eyes when her brother started talking.

to need to do something quickly because you don't have much time (спешить / быть в спешке)

e.g. Sorry, I can't talk. I'm in a hurry.

to say something that is not true (лгать)

e.g. Don't lie to your parents.

a person who tells lies (лжец)

e.g. Don't believe him. He's a liar.

to do something well (хорошо уметь что-то делать / быть хорошим в чём-то)

e.g.
She's good at cooking.
I'm good at English.

to not do something well (плохо уметь что-то делать / быть плохим в чём-то)

I'm bad at remembering names.
He's bad at football.