Here is the complete list of sessions I’ll be leading for the University of Bath’s Network For Learning this term.

Note: This doesn’t include my (pretty hectic) international schedule for the Australia tour in May or the European tours running through June to September!

Many of you have reached out recently asking for strategies that “cut across” different teaching styles. While I’m usually deep in the world of EPI, we’ve listened to you and have included a new series of methodology-neutral workshops that provide universal instructional strategies—perfect for any teacher looking to sharpen their toolkit, regardless of their specific pedagogical preference.

For those interested in the EPI accreditation: go straight to the bottom of the page. Why should you be working towards the EPI accreditation? Here are some of the key reasons:

Why Join the EPI Accreditation Journey?

1. Join the Most Rapidly Growing MFL Community in the UK

The data speaks for itself. According to the recent British Council Language Trends survey, the EPI (Extensive Processing Instruction) framework is now the most widely used research-informed methodology in English secondary schools. By becoming accredited, you aren’t just learning a method; you are joining a professional movement that has redefined the national landscape of language teaching.

2. Master the “Science of Teaching” and Learning

EPI is more than just a collection of “fun activities.” The accreditation process dives deep into the cognitive science of how the brain actually acquires language. You will master the MARS EARS cycle, learning how to move students from initial awareness to spontaneous fluency by respecting the limitations of working memory and the power of “chunking” for long-term retention.

3. The “Direct from Source” Advantage

It is a poorly kept secret in the MFL world: many of today’s most prominent MFL bloggers and CPD providers have attended several EPI courses and/or have drawn heavily on its methodology and techniques. While they may have rebranded the strategies or called them by different names, their most successful techniques—from Sentence Builders to Narrow Listening—draw heavily and directly on the EPI framework. Accreditation allows you to bypass the “second-hand” versions and learn the original, high-impact principles directly from the creator.

4. A Blueprint for True Adaptive Teaching

With the removal of the EBacc and the rising diversity of learner needs, “one size fits all” no longer works. EPI accreditation provides a robust toolkit for adaptive teaching. You will learn how to scaffold complex linguistic tasks so that the weakest learners feel successful, while simultaneously providing the high-frequency “lexical agility” that pushes your most able students toward the highest grades.

5. Professional Authority in the New GCSE Era

As the new GCSE specifications move toward a focus on defined vocabulary and high-frequency structures, EPI-trained teachers are already ahead of the curve. Your accreditation proves that you possess the pedagogical “heavy lifting” skills required to deliver results in the current climate, making you a highly sought-after leader in the MFL community.

Here’s the full list with links you can click on for more information and to enroll.

Strategies for Effective Grammar Instruction                       29 AprilFind out more                        29 JulyFind out more __________________________________

From Rehearsed Answers to Exam-Ready Performance – GCSE Speaking Exam                        8 June Find out more __________________________________

Writing that Scores – Preparing Students for  new MFL GCSE Writing                      11 JuneFind out more __________________________________

Becoming an EPI Teacher: A Deep Dive into Dr Conti’s Extensive Processing Instruction  17 June LondonFind out more 22 & 23 JuneFind out more 21 & 22 JulyFind out more ___________________________________

Implementing EPI at KS4 for the new MFL GCSEs         18 JuneFind out more __________________________________

Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning in MFL    29 & 30 JuneFind out more  25 & 26 AugustFind out more _________________________________

Becoming an Accredited EPI Teacher – Final Assessment Tutorial            8 July            Find out more 16 September            Find out more __________________________________

Applying Memory Research to L2 Vocab Instruction – Classroom & Curriculum Design Strategies for Long Term Retention               9 JulyFind out more __________________________________

Phonics in MFL                 28 JulyFind out more ____________________________________

Implementing EPI for Learners in High School       15 SeptemberFind out more __________________________________

Becoming an Accredited EPI Teacher Program Gianfranco Conti | variousFind out more _______________________________________