English Teaching

Find out more about our English courses taught on our Sport + English camp options.

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Our English Language Programme

The Nike Sports Camps English Language Programme offers a minimum of 13-hours of English Language tuition per week. Our English lessons are carefully designed by an experienced Director of Studies, ensuring every class is challenging and fun. Students are taught by qualified tutors and follow a sport-focused syllabus with content tailored to their interests.

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How it Works

Every student is assessed before arrival to ensure they are placed in the class that matches their level, from beginner to advanced, following the Common European Framework. Each afternoon, students take part in two English sessions, with a short break in between. The first session introduces new language, while the second session gives students the chance to apply what they’ve learned through interactive, hands-on tasks. This approach allows students to progress quickly while keeping the focus on enjoyment, teamwork, and the sports they love.

English Programme Focus Areas

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    Functional Language

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    Students learn language they can use in real-life sports situations, such as giving post-match interviews, discussing tactics, or negotiating contracts.

  • Vocabulary Development

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    Lessons are designed to grow both sports-focused and general English vocabulary, helping learners talk confidently about matches, training routines, tactics, and teamwork.

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    Practical Communication

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    Students practice speaking, listening, and responding in realistic scenarios, building fluency and confidence in using English actively.

  • Students in English class taking part in group activity

    Team Activities

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    Collaborative exercises encourage teamwork and communication, mirroring the dynamics of sports environments and helping learners apply English in social contexts.

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    Debates and Role-Plays

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    Engaging tasks like choosing and presenting their dream national team or acting out player-agent negotiations develop critical thinking, negotiation skills, and expressive language use.

English Teaching Highlights

[A few reasons to choose Sport + English with Nike Sports Camps]

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    Small Class Sizes

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    Qualified and Passionate Tutors

  • Suitable for Learners from A1 to C2

    Suitable for Learners from A1 to C2

  • Sports based curriculum

    Engaging Sports-Based Curriculum

  • Teacher giving student feedback in class

    Feedback to Take Home

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Students of all abilities are welcome. Before arrival, each student completes an assessment that places them in the class best suited to their level, from beginner (A1) to advanced, near-native speakers (C2), following the Common European Framework. This ensures every learner is appropriately challenged for their level.

  • The programme includes a minimum of 13 hours of English tuition per week.

  • Each afternoon, students take part in two sessions with a short break between them. The first session introduces new language - such as key vocabulary, functional expressions, or sports-related terminology - while the second session allows students to apply what they have learned through practical, interactive tasks like role-plays, debates, and team-based activities.

  • All classes follow a sport-focused syllabus. Students develop functional language for real-life sports situations, build vocabulary related to matches, tactics, and teamwork, and practise communication in activities such as post-match interviews, player-agent negotiations, or selecting and presenting their dream national team.

  • Students benefit from small class sizes, personalised guidance from expert tutors, and a collaborative classroom environment. At the end of the programme, each student receives a detailed feedback report outlining their progress and next steps.