Total Physical Response (TPR)

Before the session: Planning your lesson

1. Select the commands and vocabulary.
   
   
2. Make an ordered list of the commands.
   
   
3. Get props etc.

Basic Steps in using TPR:

1. Do the action as you give the new command.
   
   
2. Do the action with the learner as you give the command.
   
   
3. Repeat step #2 several times.
   
   
4. Give the command. The learner will do the action. (The tutor will not.)
   
   
5. Repeat step #2 if the learner has difficulty.
   
   
6. Introduce a new command. Repeat steps #1 – 5.
   
   
7. Review commands in order.
   
   
8. Review commands in random order.