TPR (TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE): BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS

Abstract

TPR (Total physical response) is a method of teaching foreign language resembling the way children learn their native language in some aspects: building listening comprehension ability before speaking, stress-free learning environment, combination of left and right brained learning and integration of  physical activities with learning language. Although it was born in the 60s of the last century, TPR is still a method of teaching - learning foreign languages in general and English in particular, bringing more efficiency and interest to learners. In the context of this article, we mentioned the benefits and limitations of this method with the aim of helping teachers and learners have a more specific and deeper view of TPR, which will form a basis to apply TPR in their language class.