EPI training pt 1

Fill the blank: EPI is a ______-based approach.

• vocab

• grammar

• usage

• cake

Answer explanation

Yes, well done! Students are bombarded with and get practice using a limited pool of language, repeated every day until they learn it.

What types of priming were mentioned in the previous training? Tick all that apply.

• Lexical

• Semantic

• Chocolatey

• Phonological

Answer explanation

Yes! Also emotional and structural :)

Bjork's theory of WHAT tells us that new knowledge interferes with what was previously learned?

Hint: d_s_s_

(a)  

What acronym is used to sum up the different stages of teaching in an EPI sequence?

• SNICKERS-LEGS

• MARS-EARS

• OREO-JAW

• TWIRL-NOSTRILS

Answer explanation

Yes! It stands for

Modelling / Awareness raising / Receptive processing / Structured Production - Expansion / Autonomy / Routinisation / Spontaneity

How confident are you feeling about the content of last week's training?

• Mega, test me more please

• Not bad - I remember the general ideas

• Last week is a haze. Could I have some notes, please?

• What training?