The Effectiveness of Total Physical Response in Teaching English To Young Learners

Authors

  • Z. Khatamova Senior Lecturers, English Language Teaching Methodology, Faculty of Foreign Philology, Kokand State University, Uzbekistan
  • S.I. Shakhobiddinov Senior Lecturers, English Language Teaching Methodology, Faculty of Foreign Philology, Kokand State University, Uzbekistan
  • Z. Jo‘rayeva Senior Lecturers, Department of Foreign Language Theory, Kokand State University, Uzbekistan
  • Sh. Nishonova Senior Lecturers, Department of Foreign Language Theory, Kokand State University, Uzbekistan
  • R. Nazarova Senior Lecturers, Department of Foreign Language Theory, Kokand State University, Uzbekistan
  • N. O’sarova Senior Lecturers, Department of Foreign Language Theory, Kokand State University, Uzbekistan
  • Kazakhbay Otkirovich Alshynbekov Master’s Degree Holder, Senior Lecturer, Department of Philology, Peoples’ Friendship University named after Academician A. Kuatbekov, Uzbekistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55640/eijmrms-06-06-04

Keywords:

Total Physical Response, young learners, English language teaching

Abstract

The growing demand for effective foreign language instruction in preschool and primary education has encouraged educators to explore innovative teaching methods that correspond to children’s cognitive and psychological characteristics. One of the most widely recognized approaches is Total Physical Response (TPR), developed by James Asher. This method integrates language learning with physical movement, allowing learners to acquire vocabulary and structures through actions rather than memorization. The present study examines the effectiveness of TPR in teaching English to young learners. The findings suggest that TPR enhances motivation, improves listening comprehension, reduces language anxiety, and facilitates vocabulary retention. The study also discusses the limitations of the method and proposes recommendations for its effective implementation in educational settings.

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2026-06-10

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Z. Khatamova, S.I. Shakhobiddinov, Z. Jo‘rayeva, Sh. Nishonova, R. Nazarova, N. O’sarova, & Kazakhbay Otkirovich Alshynbekov. (2026). The Effectiveness of Total Physical Response in Teaching English To Young Learners. European International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Management Studies, 6(06), 19–22. https://doi.org/10.55640/eijmrms-06-06-04

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Vol. 6 No. 06 (2026): Volume - VI Issue - VI

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