Effortless Japanese Update

Some of our longtime members know that Tamai and I have wanted to do Effortless Japanese

lessons for a long time. In fact, Tamao actually started working on lessons at one point, but she stopped.

She realized that most customers would be physical response would be best.

But there was a problem.

TPR, total physical response, requires video, not just audio.

In total physical response, the teacher gives commands and the student responds with actions.

For example, a super simple lesson might start with, stand up.

The student then stands up.

Of course, the commands get more and more complex

as vocabulary and grammar build.

For example, walk slowly to the door, knock four times,

turn around, then return quickly to your chair.

The power of total physical response is that you learn a lot of vocabulary very quickly.

Even more powerful, you learn the vocabulary without translation.

Because of this, you learn it deeply, naturally, and understand it instantly.

Once past the beginner stage, to Moay will use TPR storytelling just as we do in Effortless English.

The good news, we bought a video camera and a microphone.

We are currently planning the set and lighting.

Tamao is planning the lessons. When we return from Central America, we will start shooting.

Our plan is to shoot the lessons as quickly as possible.

Then I will edit them later.

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