James Asher'

 

Total Physical Response

-A short introduction-

What is TPR?

TPR (total physical response) is a method of teaching language using physical movement

to react to verbal input in order to reduce student inhibitions and lower their affective

filter. It allows students to react to language without thinking too much, facilitates long

term retention, and reduces student anxiety and stress. In order to implement TPR

effectively, it is necessary to plan regular sessions that progress in a logical order, and

to keep several principles in mind.

TPR is not: Simon says, gesture based songs, simply using commands to practice English. (Cont.)

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