The City Football Language School 9 - 17 year olds July - August 2015
WHO COULD YOU BECOME? LEARN ENGLISH PLAYING BEAUTIFUL FOOTBALL
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A UNIQUE 2-WEEK IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE New for summer 2015, City Football Schools and Experience English will be delivering a series of exciting and innovative programmes for 9 - 17 year olds who want to fully immerse themselves in the world of football through intensive on-pitch training and language classes designed to improve communication in a football context. The 2-week programme will give you the opportunity to train like a Manchester City player at the worldclass City Football Academy facility, the brand new training ground for the Club’s First Team and Academy players, where you will be inspired to play, develop and learn in a truly authentic football environment.
lessons designed to reflect the day-to-day life of a professional football player. You will improve your speaking, reading, writing and listening skills through exciting and engaging educational activities, such as media and press conference training, match analysis, nutrition, strength and conditioning and more.
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Moving to a new country always provides a number of challenges both on and off the field, so it’s important to push yourself to learn new languages.
English classes and football coaching will be aligned, taking the form of interactive activities and
With players from so many different countries and cultures in the same dressing room, it’s essential that we all integrate together, to perform at our highest standard.
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Argentina and Manchester City Defender, Pablo Zabaleta.
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION Venue: City Football Academy, Etihad Campus, Manchester, M11 4TQ Capacity:
Maximum 120 players per programme
Start dates:
5 July, 19 July, 2 August, 16 August
Arrival day:
Sunday
Age:
9 - 17
Duration:
2 weeks
Accommodation: High-quality university residential accommodation Language learning: 30 hours + interactive educational excursion on Sunday
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Coaching:
30 hours
Evening activities:
14
Weekend excursions:
2
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LANGUAGE LEARNING DELIVERED BY EXPERIENCE ENGLISH All language learning activities will be delivered on-site by highly qualified and professional teachers from Experience English. The Experience English philosophy focuses on a style of language learning that extends far beyond the classroom, immersing you in reallife contexts designed to improve
your English communication skills in authentic settings and locations. The Experience English Philosophy “We believe language learning goes way beyond the classroom and we are dedicated to immersion in the culture and environment behind the language, as well as teaching it.”
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LEARN ENGLISH PLAYING BEAUTIFUL FOOTBALL
Manchester City players, in their pursuit of both individual excellence and team success, strive to play exciting and beautiful football. This philosophy and approach to playing high quality football will be a key focus of your 2-week programme. All football coaching and English language activities are integrated so that consistent football themes run throughout each day and the course as a whole. You will develop your communication skills in practical coaching sessions as well as football-themed scenarios
WHAT’S INCLUDED? • 2-week programme
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• High quality, en-suite accommodation
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• Daily coach transfer to and from City Football Academy
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• Full-board meals
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and workshops, designed specifically to improve your language skills.
• 30 hours of football themed English language activities
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• 30 hours of football coaching
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All activities are designed to be fun, interactive, inclusive and adapted to your abilities and experience.
• 14 evening activities
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• 2 weekend excursions
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• 1 football-themed interactive excursion
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• Exclusive City Football Schools and Nike training kit
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• All course materials
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All football coaching and English language activities are integrated
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WHO COULD YOU BECOME? The City Football Language School will be delivered on-site at the City Football Academy, the fantastic new facility where Manchester City’s First Team, Women’s Team, Elite Development Squad and Academy teams train on a daily basis. With such incredible training facilities, and a top quality coaching team, all of whom have been trained in the Club’s philosophy and methodology, you will enjoy a real Manchester City experience.
At the heart of the Etihad Campus next to the Etihad stadium, the City Football Academy has been designed and built to help you achieve your goals in an inspirational location. This opportunity to train and learn in such an authentic environment is one which will give you the chance to truly experience life as a professional football player.
A GLOBAL CLUB The City First Team squad is one which reflects today’s global game and is something which is embraced. As a feature of the course, you will not only get an exclusive insight into how Manchester City players train and play, but you will also be able to interact with other players from different backgrounds and cultures from around the world. This social and inclusive environment will help you to develop both your football and
language skills in a positive setting as well as making new friends at the same time. Wherever you are from and whatever your level of English, you are welcome to come and experience this new and exciting programme.
Develop football and language skills in a positive setting
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Good communication skills are the key to successful teamwork. The sign of a great team is when players not only respect and listen to each other, but also keep an open mind to ensure they achieve a common goal.
Belgium and Manchester City Captain, Vincent Kompany.
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Incredible training facilities in the heart of the Etihad Campus
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WHAT TO EXPECT Each day starts with breakfast followed by a short transfer by private coach to the City Football Academy facility. Once on site, you will spend the whole day at the facility, including lunch, taking part in a number of activities which will develop both your football skills and English language skills in a number of exciting, educational sessions.
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At the end of each afternoon you will be transferred back to your accommodation for a chance to rest and prepare for the following day. After your evening meal, you will participate in a variety of activities with other Experience English students.
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PASTORAL CARE Our support and expertise goes beyond your time in class or on the pitch. We have four dedicated teams to ensure your safety and well-being at all times, whether in the classroom, while training, during social activities or at the accommodation. We provide 24 hour supervision, with high staff to student ratios, in accordance with national guidelines for junior vacation courses. All staff are part of a dedicated Young Learner team. You will receive pastoral care from the accommodation manager to ensure you are happy in your residence. As a member of the special interest group Young Learners English UK, Experience English actively works to raise the standards of all junior vacation courses in the UK.
ACCOMMODATION
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Overview: High quality, single en-suite rooms at Sheavyn House residences, part of the Manchester University Campus Location:
Situated close to City Football Academy
Transport:
Daily coach transfer provided between residence and training facilities as well as for weekend excursions
Residence type: University residence Room type:
Single
Bathroom:
Private en-suite
Meal: Full-board included (breakfast and dinner provided at the residence; lunch provided at City Football Academy; packed-lunches provided on weekend excursions) Facilities: Laundry (prices vary), 24-hour reception, communal space, WiFi, study desk
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You will join students from Manchester Academy of English’s Young Learner programme for evening activities and Saturday excursions, giving you the chance to socialise with others outside of your course.
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Experience English Young Learners, Third Floor, Elder House, Elder Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3DX
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