While the majority of class time in total
physical response is spent on listening
comprehension, the ultimate goal of the
method is to develop oral fluency. Asher
sees developing listening comprehension
skills as the most efficient way of
developing spoken language skills.
Lessons in TPR are organized around
grammar, and in particular around the
verb. Instructors issue commands based on
the verbs and vocabulary to be learned in
that lesson.However, the primary focus in
lessons is on meaning, which distinguishes
TPR from other grammar-based methods
such as grammar-translation.