EXTENDING TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE (TPR) TECHNIQUES FOR INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Keywords:
Total Physical Response (TPR), language acquisition, intermediate learners, advanced learners, movement-based learning, classroom interaction, creative teaching, task-based learning, CLIL, teacher strategiesAbstract
Total Physical Response (TPR) is traditionally applied to beginner language learners to link language input with physical movement, thereby enhancing comprehension and retention. However, its potential for intermediate and advanced learners remains underexplored. This paper examines how TPR can be meaningfully adapted and extended to higher proficiency levels by integrating more complex cognitive, communicative, and content-based activities. The study reviews literature and classroom practices that incorporate TPR into role-plays, storytelling, simulations, and project-based learning to engage learners physically and cognitively. The findings suggest that with creative modification, TPR can remain a powerful tool across all language proficiency levels.
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