TPR

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What is TPR?

TPR 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.

• Total Physical Response(TPR) is due to James Asher.
• TPR is an example of Comprehension Approach.
• The emphasis is given to listening comprehension.
• Children listen and respond with actions.
• Speaking is a natural product of listening.
• Game like movements reduce stress.
•  Language chunks are practice rather than single items.
• No grammar explanation is given.
• Listen before speaking. 

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


You can watch this video to learn more about TPR.

Now, we attach a scheme about Language teaching TPR Principles: