Academic Writting : Language Learning

In my opinion, I think the total physical response method is a good way to learn Arabic language. According to Jensen, there is a connection between memory and physical actions. In a TPR class, students have to be very active. They need to respond physically after they heard their teacher’s commands. Students learn the language by listening to commands, and then they have to respond physically by simply moving around the class and try to speak by using the language. They don’t have practise in reading, but they can practise to speak the language with their friends. This is the most suitable method especially for USIM students since Arabic is the second language. The goal is only to listen, respond and speak because everybody here is trying to speak Arabic well.