Total Physical Response and Direct Method: Impact on English Speaking: Vocabulary Improvement.

Abstract

The primary goal of this investigation was to show how the Total Physical Response (TPR) method and Direct Method increase English vocabulary to improve English speaking skills. For fluent English speaking, an enriched vocabulary is required. Vocabulary development is one of the most important things to do to develop uninterrupted speaking ability. TPR is the language learning method that encourages children to acquire their mother tongue and is also used to teach other languages. This study used qualitative and quantitave methods for conducting the research. After analysing the scores of English vocabulary, the data were evaluated using descriptive statistics using IBM SPSS 25. Sixty students will be selected as sample through the random sampling method in an equal proportion from secondary and higher secondary from Jhargram district's. For the study, three groups were formed: a "control group", "TRP experimental group." and a "DM experimental group." The data collection tool for this research was a vocabulary evaluation with MCQs and matching questions. Each group was given a preliminary test of the technique before it was implemented. In the meantime, a post-treatment test was performed to test the improvement. Post-tests were given to all three groups after they had received the prescribed teaching using each method. The t-test revealed the existence of a significant difference. During the research it has been found that Total Physical Response outperformed Direct Method in vocabulary teaching in English to students in secondary and upper secondary schools. The control group improved by 2.20 points, the TRP experimental group improved by 11.35 points, and the DM experimental group improved by 5.70 points.