TPR is a language teaching method built around the
coordination of speech and action; it attempts to teach language through
physical (motor) activity. TPR as an
approach to teaching a second language is based, first and foremost, on
listening and this linked to physical actions which are designed to reinforce
comprehension of particular basic items. A typical TPR activity might contain
instruction such as “walk to the door”, “open the door”, “sit down”, ‘Give Ade
you dictionary”.
Advantages:
a. Activities
with TPR are great for kinesthetic
learners who need more action or hands on activities
b. Excellent
ways to get young learners up and about
Disadvantages:
a. It
is fairly difficult to give instructions without using imperatives, so the
language input is basically restricted to this single form
b. It
is quiet difficult to see how this
approach could extend beyond beginner level
c. The
relevance of some of the language used in TPR activities to real-world learners
needs is questionable
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