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When it comes to learning acquisition, it is important to define what will you do with that language or why

are you learning it. Being exposed to a non-native language is key for fluency and realistic use as you are
exposed to it. The most common mistake people make is using translators to link sentences, words and
meaning to their own language. However, it is important to notice that a language is linked to many external
factors such as circumstances, culture, environment and so on. In other words, people are shaped by the
reality they live in and so is their language processing. The way people think and give meaning or sense to
their everyday activities differ from country to country.
Total Physical Response (TPR) when aligned to a proper way of learning is extremely useful for non-native speakers who
are being exposed to a new vocabulary. It can also build up grammar as the level and age progresses and can be applied to
adults as well. As a teacher for non-native speakers, TPR is fundamental for young learners and as not only helps on natural
understanding of a vocabulary it engages students into continuing progressing as a new language even though scary can be
turned into fun. As they progress further, adding other approaches such as simple discussions, group tasks can encourage
students to produce individually. For that, elicitation also plays a key role as you can provide more student talk time and
have lessons be less teacher centered.

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