My journey to becoming an EPI Teacher
My Journey to Becoming an EPI Teacher In 2022, my approach to language teaching was forever transformed when I attended my first course with Gianfranco Conti on his Extensive Processing Instruction (EPI) method. As a language teacher with an interest in innovative approaches, I had always been on the lookout for an effective method that could better engage my students and improve their fluency. The EPI approach, with its focus on deep processing and micro-elements of language instruction, resonated with me on multiple levels, drawing parallels to my background in tennis both as a player and a coach. Discovering EPI: A Fresh Perspective When I first encountered EPI, I was immediately struck by the parallels between this method of language instruction and the way I had learned and taught tennis skills. In tennis, mastering a skill requires breaking it down into smaller, manageable components—serving (positioning, ball toss, grip, contact, etc.)—and then practising these elements extensiv...