Total Physical Response (TPR) is a language teaching method that emphasizes coordination between speech and physical movement. Developed by James Asher, it is based on the idea that language learning is more effective when learners physically respond to language input.
In TPR, the teacher gives commands or instructions in the target language, and learners respond with physical actions. This method engages learners' kinesthetic memory and helps them understand and retain new vocabulary and structures without immediate pressure to speak.