2. Total Physical Response
Other methods = students speaking the target
language since the first day
1960 and on – How about understanding first, and
then, producing???
This is exactly the acquisition process of our native
language.
3. Total Physical Response
1. Natural Approach
3. Self-instructional program or The Learnables
5. Lexical Approach
7. TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE
4. Total Physical Response
According to James Asher,
following directions given by the
instructor of the target language is
the fastest and least stressful way
of having an understanding of it.
6. Total Physical Response
Action sequence example
“Take out a pen.
Take out a piece of paper.
Write a letter (imaginary).
Fold the letter.
Put it in an envelope.
Seal the envelope.
Write the address on the envelope.
Put a stamp on the envelope.
Mail the letter.”
7. Total Physical Response
Why use it?
3.The learner enjoys his learning process
4.The learner boosts his self-esteem
5.TPR reduces their anxiety and stress
6.The learner will speak when he is ready
7.The learner interacts with both teacher and
colleagues
