Teaching Techniques: Physical Vocabulary in the Beginner-Level Classroom

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This low-preparation activity uses music, walking, and gestures to help beginning learners create physical interpretations of vocabulary words. By listening, saying, and acting out each word, students personalize its meaning, strengthen retention, and engage actively in vocabulary review.

Author:
Jonathan Maiullo

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Teachers Learners Beginner Vocabulary Drama
Cover of English Teaching Forum 2016, Volume 54, Number 1 with title and blue and grey flower design

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2016, Volume 54, Number 1 with title and blue and grey flower design

English Teaching Forum 2016, Volume 54, Number 1

Read about pragmatics, learn tips for publishing, and use the latest “Try This” activity in your classroom. All of this and more can be found in the newest English Teaching Forum.