Using Total Physical Response in Teaching Vocabulary for EFL Adult Learners

Abstract

Abstract

This study explores the using of total physical response method in teaching of vocabulary for EFL adult learners. This method combines language learning with physical actions and movements of teacher and learners. In this method the teacher teaches content of the lesson by different commands and the learners’ response to the commands of teacher by varieties of actions. The aim of this research is to enhance student’s engagement, retention of new vocabulary and teach better vocabulary for EFL adult learners. This research uses qualitative research to evaluate the effectiveness and using of total physical response method in learning and improving of vocabulary of EFL adult learner. The findings show that this method significantly increases student’s enthusiasm, participation, and understanding of vocabulary, as it links physical actions to vocabulary meaning, facilitating better memory recall.

Key words: activities, vocabulary, teacher, learners, and method.