{"id":4217,"date":"2026-05-25T03:38:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T10:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/?p=4217"},"modified":"2026-05-25T03:38:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T10:38:21","slug":"importance-of-tpr-online-english-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/importance-of-tpr-online-english-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"Simon Says\u2026 The Power of Total Physical Response in Online English Learning for Children"},"content":{"rendered":"  <section class=\"section blogHeader\" id=\"blogHeader-block_21f0a9340a7c81c120b8cb3272403cff\">\n      <div class=\"blogHeader__wrapper\">\n                              <div class=\"blogHeader__image\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Simon-Says\u2026-The-Power-of-Total-Physical-Response-in-Online-English-Learning-for-Children-.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Simon-Says\u2026-The-Power-of-Total-Physical-Response-in-Online-English-Learning-for-Children-.png\" alt=\"Simon Says\u2026 The Power of Total Physical Response in Online English Learning for Children\" class=\"blogHeader__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Simon-Says\u2026-The-Power-of-Total-Physical-Response-in-Online-English-Learning-for-Children--300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Simon-Says\u2026-The-Power-of-Total-Physical-Response-in-Online-English-Learning-for-Children--768x540.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Simon-Says\u2026-The-Power-of-Total-Physical-Response-in-Online-English-Learning-for-Children-.png 1024w\" style=\"width:100%; aspect-ratio:1024\/720;\"> \n              <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n          \n      <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n      <section class=\"blogContentTable\" data-toc-section>\n        <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"blogTocToggle\" class=\"blogContentTable__toggle\" \/>\n        <label for=\"blogTocToggle\" class=\"blogContentTable__header\">\n            <span class=\"blogContentTable__heading\">\n                Table of contents            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"blogContentTable__arrow\"><\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"blogContentTable__wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"blogContentTable__heading blogContentTable__heading--sidebar\">\n                Table of contents            <\/div>\n            <ol class=\"blogContentTable__list\">\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">What Exactly is the TPR Approach and How Does it Work?<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">TPR in the Online Environment: from Challenge to Opportunity<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Scientific Evidence: Why Movement Enhances Learning<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Movement as an Antidote to Screen Fatigue<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">How to Use TPR Effectively in Online Lessons<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Novakid\u2019s Method for Learning English<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                            <\/ol>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <script>\n        \/\/ Use DOMContentLoaded for faster TOC initialization\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {\n            const tocSection = document.querySelector('[data-toc-section]');\n            if (!tocSection) return;\n\n            const headings = document.querySelectorAll('.blogHeadingText');\n            const tableContainer = tocSection.querySelector('.blogContentTable__list');\n            if (!tableContainer) return;\n\n            \/\/ Clear the container\n            tableContainer.innerHTML = '';\n\n            \/\/ Count valid headings with h2\n            let validHeadingsCount = 0;\n\n            \/\/ For each heading, create an item in the table of contents\n            headings.forEach((heading, index) => {\n                const h2 = heading.querySelector('h2');\n                if (!h2) return;\n\n                validHeadingsCount++;\n                const title = h2.textContent.trim();\n                const itemHtml = `<li><a href=\"#${heading.id}\">${title}<\/a><\/li>`;\n                tableContainer.innerHTML += itemHtml;\n            });\n\n            \/\/ Hide TOC if no valid headings found\n            if (validHeadingsCount === 0) {\n                tocSection.style.display = 'none';\n            }\n            \n            \/\/ Dispatch custom event to notify that TOC is ready\n            document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('tocReady'));\n        });\n    <\/script>\n  \n\n\n\n <section class=\"section blogTakeaways\" id=\"blogCrossPost-block_2734f7db1121a970e88887ac26ea1768\">\n    \n      <div class=\"blogTakeaways__wrapper\">\n\n          <div class=\"blogTakeaways__header\">\n            Takeaways          <\/div>\n          <ul class=\"blogTakeaways__content\">\n                          <li>\n                  \nTPR replicates the natural process of language acquisition: comprehension first, then production.\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nMovement improves memory, reduces anxiety and increases engagement.\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nIn online English lessons, TPR is key to combating screen fatigue and maintaining attention.\n\n              <\/li>\n                      <\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogText\" id=\"blogText-block_52a218ca5e466e68e5c4f94491d3bede\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever been to an English class, we\u2019re sure that if we say \u201cSimon says\u2026 touch your head!\u201d, you\u2019ll know exactly what we mean. You\u2019ve probably, almost instinctively, put your hand to your head\u2026 This is what is known as Total Physical Response (TPR), a language teaching methodology developed by Dr James Asher, which links learning new words with physical actions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.dtic.mil\/sti\/tr\/pdf\/AD0674868.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asher observed that children learn their mother tongue by responding to physical instructions <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from their parents before they are able to utter a single sentence; in other words, children not only learn the actions and behaviours they are shown, but also internalise the words used, as well as the other sounds, patterns and cues that serve to convey information. TPR replicates this process, allowing the brain to absorb the language without the stress of constant translation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what happens when we bring this dynamism into the digital world? Can TPR be used to teach English online? Can students jump, point or dance through a screen? The answer is a resounding yes. At Novakid, we see it every day: learning through movement isn\u2019t lost behind a screen; on the contrary, it comes to life in new ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogImage\" id=\"blogImage-block_2504126ad7365d244d80f7ce3dacf434\">\n    <div class=\"blogImage__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogImage__image\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online.png\" alt=\"Children playing Simon Says during an online English class. They move their bodies while listening to simple instructions online\" class=\"blogImage__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online-1536x861.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online-1080x605.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online.png 2048w\" >\n                <div class=\"glightbox__zoom\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/novakid\/public\/img\/icons\/search.svg\" alt=\"Zoom icon\" class=\"style-svg\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_cc34cf2099e6116bac15cdac0f01d118\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_cc34cf2099e6116bac15cdac0f01d118\">\n                What Exactly is the TPR Approach and How Does it Work?            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/total-physical-response-online-classes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Physical Response <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a method based on the coordination of language and movement. Rather than requiring students to speak from the outset, it prioritises listening comprehension accompanied by physical actions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a traditional class, the teacher gives instructions such as \u201cstand up\u201d, \u201cpoint to the door\u201d, or \u201cclap your hands\u201d, and the students respond with movements. This process activates multiple areas of the brain, reinforcing the connection between words and meaning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The method is based on three key principles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meaningful repetition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linking words to actions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stress-free environment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result is a more natural learning process, where making mistakes is part of the process.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogImage\" id=\"blogImage-block_2504126ad7365d244d80f7ce3dacf434\">\n    <div class=\"blogImage__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogImage__image\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online.png\" alt=\"Children playing Simon Says during an online English class. They move their bodies while listening to simple instructions online\" class=\"blogImage__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online-1536x861.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online-1080x605.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Children-playing-Simon-Says-during-an-online-English-class.-They-move-their-bodies-while-listening-to-simple-instructions-online.png 2048w\" >\n                <div class=\"glightbox__zoom\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/novakid\/public\/img\/icons\/search.svg\" alt=\"Zoom icon\" class=\"style-svg\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_54d88587cf61e4a3a2e4ccde569bc9f9\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_54d88587cf61e4a3a2e4ccde569bc9f9\">\n                TPR in the Online Environment: from Challenge to Opportunity            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At first glance, it might seem that TPR loses its effectiveness in virtual classes. However, experience shows the opposite to be true. At Novakid, a survey of over 130 online English teachers reveals that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/methods-teaching-english-online\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">98.5% consider TPR\u00a0 to be a key tool for maintaining attention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and facilitating language acquisition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Ali Sullivan, an ESL teacher at Novakid, explains: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis method works well because it matches how children naturally learn; through play, movement, and repetition. TPR keeps them active and focused, which is especially important online.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement acts as a bridge between the screen and the child\u2019s reality, transforming the lesson into an active experience.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_a02887d01a19e28f71189bc07d7587da\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_a02887d01a19e28f71189bc07d7587da\">\n                Scientific Evidence: Why Movement Enhances Learning            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TPR is not just an educational trend: it is based on the principles of embodied learning, which shows that involving the body in the process activates more areas of the brain and reinforces knowledge acquisition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When learning incorporates movement, long-term memory is significantly strengthened. Hearing the word \u2018climb\u2019 is not the same as physically acting it out: by doing so, the brain not only processes the sound but also \u2018experiences\u2019 the action, creating deeper and more lasting connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, movement has a direct impact on the emotional level. By reducing pressure and transforming the lesson into a more dynamic experience, it lessens the anxiety associated with language learning. This makes children feel more comfortable participating and, consequently, more willing to communicate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, integrating body and language not only improves retention but also increases student engagement and promotes more effective and natural learning.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogImage\" id=\"blogImage-block_ceb1a2892d3752be4bd4b18752309f61\">\n    <div class=\"blogImage__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogImage__image\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/A-child-learning-English-on-a-tablet-using-movement-and-gestures.-Fun-simple-scene-showing-active-learning-and-engagement.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/A-child-learning-English-on-a-tablet-using-movement-and-gestures.-Fun-simple-scene-showing-active-learning-and-engagement.png\" alt=\"A child learning English on a tablet using movement and gestures. Fun, simple scene showing active learning and engagement\" class=\"blogImage__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/A-child-learning-English-on-a-tablet-using-movement-and-gestures.-Fun-simple-scene-showing-active-learning-and-engagement-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/A-child-learning-English-on-a-tablet-using-movement-and-gestures.-Fun-simple-scene-showing-active-learning-and-engagement-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/A-child-learning-English-on-a-tablet-using-movement-and-gestures.-Fun-simple-scene-showing-active-learning-and-engagement-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/A-child-learning-English-on-a-tablet-using-movement-and-gestures.-Fun-simple-scene-showing-active-learning-and-engagement-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/A-child-learning-English-on-a-tablet-using-movement-and-gestures.-Fun-simple-scene-showing-active-learning-and-engagement.png 1344w\" >\n                <div class=\"glightbox__zoom\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/novakid\/public\/img\/icons\/search.svg\" alt=\"Zoom icon\" class=\"style-svg\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_566385d37c02279e791a79902a5d2432\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_566385d37c02279e791a79902a5d2432\">\n                Movement as an Antidote to Screen Fatigue            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the major challenges of online learning is the loss of attention. When lessons are limited to listening and watching, motivation drops rapidly. This challenge is even greater when we consider a clear trend: children and young people are spending more and more time in front of screens, whether for leisure, social media or study. In this context of digital overexposure, maintaining focus and interest becomes more complex than ever before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where TPR makes the difference. As teacher Rogen Garcia points out:<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cStudents lose interest if they are only looking at slides and listening. TPR boosts memory through actions and keeps them engaged.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement introduces an element that breaks the passive dynamic associated with screen time. It forces the student to participate, react and engage physically with what they are learning. Instead of being just another spectator, the child becomes the protagonist of the lesson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an environment where digital technology tends to encourage a sedentary lifestyle, integrating the body into learning not only improves attention but also responds to a growing need: to transform screen time into an active, meaningful and truly educational experience.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_cd3c85aa49d0721b26b8195146a7c80f\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_cd3c85aa49d0721b26b8195146a7c80f\">\n                How to Use TPR Effectively in Online Lessons            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The success of TPR in online classes depends not only on using it, but also on how well it is adapted to the student\u2019s age, personality, and environment. Not all students respond in the same way to movement, and this is where the teacher\u2019s ability to adjust the intensity and type of activity comes into play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For younger children, learning happens almost naturally through physical activity. Broad, repetitive movements that are clearly linked to an action work best here: standing up, jumping, pointing at objects or imitating animals. For example, an instruction such as \u201cjump like a frog\u201d not only introduces new vocabulary, but also turns the lesson into a physical game that holds their attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With older learners, the approach changes. Movement remains useful, but becomes more subtle and functional. Instead of large gestures, facial expressions, small movements or visual cues are used to reinforce meaning and support communication. For example, when introducing emotions (happy, tired, excited), the teacher can accompany each word with facial expressions that help learners internalise the meaning without the need for translation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, in the virtual environment, TPR relies on activities that connect the language with the learner\u2019s real-world surroundings. Some of the most effective activities are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Simon Says:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> perfect for practising imperatives and body parts whilst children react in real time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Action miming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> acting out verbs such as run, eat or sleep, inviting the learner to guess or repeat the action.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Active Show-and-Tell: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asking the learner to bring objects from their surroundings (a toy, something red, something soft) and describe them in English. This turns their home into part of the classroom.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of activity not only makes the session more dynamic, but also turns learning into a multi-sensory experience. The student listens, observes, moves around and participates actively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academypublication.com\/issues2\/tpls\/vol08\/08\/25.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study by Shanxi Normal University,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Linfen, China, shows that TPR:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes better listening comprehension, as students learn the language through active listening combined with physical movement.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves retention and revision of content, as the use of the body and multiple senses aids memory and vocabulary acquisition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creates a more dynamic and participatory learning environment, increasing motivation and engagement in class whilst reducing the pressure associated with language learning, particularly among primary school pupils.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_4d302edd2caca2936b38585d9fd30226\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_4d302edd2caca2936b38585d9fd30226\">\n                Novakid\u2019s Method for Learning English            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement isn\u2019t just an added bonus; it\u2019s an essential part of language learning. Research and experience both show that engaging the body improves memory, reduces anxiety and facilitates a more natural acquisition of the language.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cUse body movements even if they are small. Online teaching works best when it is simple, fun, and focused on the student,\u201d says Sullivan, who highlights that in a digital environment, where attention spans are shorter, TPR becomes an indispensable tool because it not only keeps children active, but also allows them to experience the language in a more dynamic and engaging way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Novakid, we believe in learning where children don\u2019t just listen to English\u2026 they experience it with their whole body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/programs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a free Novakid English lesson<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> now and discover how far your child can go with the right support!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how the TPR method enhances online English learning for children. 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