The article is dedicated to the research of nonverbal elements in discourse. For directing communication process correctly and for its adequate evaluation it is essential not only to study verbal part but to research all components of discourse. Among these components the paralinguistic methods are emphasized which are often used in an oral or written discourse. Just few years ago scientists studied only verbal communication, but verbal communication, in general, is one of the forms of communication, for the communication is a complex act.The work also deals with extra-verbal elements, such as: face expression, look, distance between speakers, movements. Different gestures are also described. There are described alike phenomena based on the Italian language material.