Chapter 2

I chose TPR, Total Physical Response as it is a method of teaching foreign languages especially in the beginners’ levels. This method aims at providing students with comprehensible input through certain gestures. Muscles have memory which can be backed up very easily. Once learners combine structure with movement, it becomes very easy for them to remember them. TPR believes that minds are wired to acquire languages but not necessary learn them and this was proven once every human being acquired his/her first language so, s/he can acquire a second one. Adults can acquire a language as children once they were taught it in the way children were taught as it isn’t a matter of age, it is a matter of teaching method. TPR never forces any learner to speak till s/he is ready to do so. S/he will be ready once s/he starts talking in the target language because s/he feels confident and has a lot of input enjoying low affective filter. TPR is very successful with academically weak students and even special education causes. It can take place in any kind of age groups or size classes.

but while teaching I will make a combination of all methods to make the best use of each and to meet all the students' different needs and intelligences.