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uh huh
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 Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 1:59 am Post subject: Full-TPR Methodology? |
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| I ran across a program that's using a "full-TPR methodology" in classes for adults, with books to support it. I have to admit I don't get it. Any opinions? |
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tttompatz
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| Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:30 am Post subject: Re: Full-TPR Methodology? |
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| uh huh wrote: |
| I ran across a program that's using a "full-TPR methodology" in classes for adults, with books to support it. I have to admit I don't get it. Any opinions? |
TPR is a proven methodology for language learning and rapid language acquisition for low level learners.
It falls short beyond that and you need to move into other methods that provide comprehensible input for continued and sustained language learning/acquisition and comparable language production (output).
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uh huh
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| Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 7:24 pm Post subject: Full-TPR |
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That was a very useful clarification.
Thanks! |
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reddevil79
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| Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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| I think I�d run a mile from any institute that had TPR as its core approach. It holds some appeal as it�s presented as �fun� and �effortless�, but the method is pretty much redundant beyond beginner levels. It is still influential in some circles (mainly publishing), but has long ceased to be a subject of serious study in academia. The cause certainly wasn�t helped by some of Asher�s (the father of TPR) ludicrous claims, such as �high school students could become fluent in five languages using TPR.� |
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