Summer English Course for Teenage Sports Fans
Some would say that London is the home of some of the worlds greatest soccer clubs. If you are a sports fan, make your own judgement and come and join us for this outstanding English for sports fans course in the centre of London.
Our price promise
If you find this course cheaper elsewhere, we will match the price and give you a £50 voucher when you book*.
*Applies only to like-for-like dates at the same school on the same course for the same duration.
Study
Minimum entry requirements
- Minimum age: 12
- English level: A2: Elementary /
Course format
- Length of study: From 1 week
- Lessons per week: 20
- Maximum class size: 15
- Typical student age: 12-17
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Typical student mix:
54% European, 12% Far Eastern, 17% Middle Eastern, 27% South American
Dates and fees
- Start dates:
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Tuition fees: From 940.00 GBP
Tuition length options
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Compulsory fees
- Our admin fee: 49 GBP
- Other expenses:
Overview
After breakfast, classes take place from 9.00-13.00. Lunch is from 13.00-14.00. There are afternoon activities until about 17.30. Dinner is from 18.00-19.00 followed by quiet time to do homework and keep in touch with family and friends. There are activities on campus every evening.
English lessons
There are fifteen lessons a week of General English plus five specific lessons related to sports and sporting events.
The General English lessons include vocabulary sets, language skills practice and project work. Students prepare for their special excursions in class.
Sports Fan lessons
Vocabulary sets including sports, equipment, grounds, clothing and action verbs. Other elements include;
- Sports commentary
- History of soccer
- Sporting heroes
- Health and fitness
- Five lessons per week
Workshops and visits
- Tour of Chelsea or Arsenal stadium
- Soccer and baseball in the park
- Climbing wall
- Wimbledon tennis museum
Activities and excursions
As well as classes and workshops and visits related to your chosen option there is an action packed activity programme. Some of the activities you can look forward to include the following:
Language practice activities:
- Guided walks: Regents Canal, Carnaby Street, Covent Garden,
- Changing of the Guard and Royal London, Harry Potter Walk
- Southbank, West End and Oxford Street.
Sports activities:
- tennis,
- football,
- baseball,
- basket ball
- volleyball
Evening activities
- Team challenges
- Karaoke
- Wii games
- Board games
- Film nights
- Welcome party
- Student exhibition
- Discos and farewell party
Weekly excursions
Excursions take place in the London area where there is a wealth of attractions. Excursions may include a river trip to Greenwich, and bus or train to Hampton Court, Windsor, or Brighton.
All students take part in a bus tour of London sights or a visit to the London Eye.
Sample timetable
| Day → | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Notes: This is a sample programme. It is for guidance purposes only and is subject to change / alteration. | |||||||
| 08:00 to 09:00 | Breakfast | ||||||
| Morning : 09:00 to 13:00 |
Visit to Kensington Gardens + Shopping |
English lessons | English lessons | English lessons | Trip to Cambridge | English lessons |
English lessons
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| 13:00 to 14:00 | Lunch | ||||||
| Afternoon : 14:00 to 18:00 |
Explore London Buckingham Palace, The Mall, St Jame's Gardens |
Soccer stadium tour |
"Sports How to..." video. Discussion and interaction
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British Music Experience | Trip to Cambridge |
Visit to St Paul's Cathedral and Bank of England |
Fitness |
| 18:00 to 19:00 | Dinner | ||||||
| Evening: 20:00 to 22:00 | Welcome party | Photo challenge | Sports choice | Creative writing | Cultural Cafe | Computer room | Film night |