TPR(Total Physical

Response)

Presented by: Nurbaiti Eka Permanasari

Objective

To inform one method of teaching English which is TPR

What is TPR?• TPR (Total Physical Response) is a

language teaching method built around the coordination of speech and action; it attempts to teach language through physical (motor) activity.

• TPR was developed by Dr. James J. Asher • TPR is based upon the way that children

learn their mother tongue.

The Theories behind TPR

• Childhood language acquisition theories

• The right brain/left brain divide

• Lowering stress and the affective filter

The Courses that can be taught in TPR

• Vocabulary

• Classroom Language

• Imperatives

The Advantage and Disadvantage of TPR

Advantage:• It is fun• It is easy to implement• It is reduce pressure

and stress for students • It is good for

kinaesthetic who need to be active in the class

• It can be used in large and small classes

Disadvantage:• It is only for young

teenager and children• It is only for limited

courses; drilling and repetitive

• It is only focus on listening comprehension and speaking

Conclusion

TPR is language teaching method that learners’ speaking skill through listening to their teacher and before requiring them to speak, and asking them to practise using verbal communication accompany by physical actions.

Thank You