LEARN ENGLISH PLAYING BEAUTIFUL FOOTBALL

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CITY FOOTBALL LANGUAGE SCHOOLNEW YORK

FOOTBALL & ENGLISH COURSES IN NEW YORK FOR AGES 12-17

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City Football Schools and British Study Centres are delighted to welcome enthusiastic players to the City Football Language School in New York in 2018.

An inspiring football and language programme, we offer an exciting opportunity for young players to experience Manchester City's training philosophy and methodology in the USA.

WELCOME Train and play at Mercy College, an inspirational facility where

players can thrive in a safe and positive environment

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FOOTBALL EDUCATION AT THE HOME OF MANCHESTER CITY

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Train at the City Football

Academy, in the heart of the

Etihad Campus

Gain exclusive insight behind

the scenes at the Club

Play like a City player,

following the Club’s training

philosophy and methodology

Discover life in football as a

player, manager, analyst and

journalist

Develop language skills with

our qualified teaching team

Learn from a unique syllabus

taught through digital

activities

In 2017, we welcomed over

60 different nationalities to the

City Football Academy

90% of our players rated the

course as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’

in 2017

Build self-confidence and

improve communication skills,

growing as a player

Team up with players from around the world for two weeks of football training and football focused English language learning.

Courses are designed to cater for enthusiastic young players

from all over the world, creating a truly international feel

Play like a City player, following the Club’s

training philosophy and methodology

Discover life in football as a player, manager, analyst and journalist

Develop language skills with our qualified

teaching team

Learn from a unique syllabus taught through

digital activities

Team up with players from around the world for two weeks of football training and football focused English language learning.

LEARN ENGLISH PLAYING BEAUTIFUL FOOTBALL

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Mercy College is an outstanding college campus and inspirational facility in the New York City area where players can thrive in a safe and positive environment. It is a short drive away from Yankee Stadium and perfectly situated to experience the exciting area of New York.

EXCELLENT FACILITIES

High quality pitches overlooking the Hudson river

Excellent sports and campus facilities

Modern education facilities, including conference and

media rooms

On-site cafe serving hot and cold food

Residential university accommodation

MERCY COLLEGE DOBBS FERRY

TRAIN AT MERCY COLLEGEPlayers will be based at Mercy College, the 66-acre New York City area college campus situated in the breathtaking natural environment of Dobbs Ferry, on the Hudson River.

Boys-only training and accommodation; mixed language sessions and activities.

Age: 12-17Duration: 2 weeks (13 nights)Arrival day: Sunday2018 start dates: 01, 15, 29 July

THE PROGRAMME

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City Football Language School combines English language with football coaching in a fully aligned and interactive programme, where the primary focus is to improve communication skills and develop confidence both on and off the pitch.

BOYS (AGES 12-17)

01-14 JULY 15-28 JULY 29 JULY - 11 AUGUST

Boys: 12-17Girls: 12-17

Boys: 12-17Girls: 12-17

Boys: 12-17Girls: 12-17

Girls-only training and accommodation; mixed language sessions and activities.

Age: 12-17Duration: 2 weeks (13 nights)Arrival day: Sunday2018 start dates: 01, 15, 29 July

GIRLS (AGES 12-17)

WHAT'S INCLUDEDTwo-week summer courses include the following:

30 Hours ofFootball Training

Delivered by City Football Schools

coaches at Mercy College

Digital Self-StudyPre-arrival online learning activities

for every player

Club ContentAccess to exclusive Manchester City

materials

Certificate & ReportEnd-of-course academic feedback

and recognition of achievement

Closing CelebrationCourse graduation and

certificate ceremony

New York City VisitExciting day trip to see the sights

of New York City

Evening ActivitiesVariety of evening activity options

for socialising with friends

Yankee Stadium TourVisit behind the scenes of

Yankee Stadium

Full-Board MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner and

healthy snacks served daily

Residential CampusSingle and twin bedrooms available

30 Hours ofEnglish Language

Football-focused learning led by

British Study Centres teachers

Training WearCity Football Schools Kit,

suitable for all weathers and

available to keep

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Players will receive 30 hours of football coaching

throughout the programme, where coaches will

continually integrate and reinforce learning both on and

off the pitch. Football coaching will focus on key areas

such as:

Development of individual techniques and skills

Challenging 1v1 practices

Team play and working together

Improved understanding of how City perform

through playing games

Delivered by City Football Schools coaches who are experienced in Manchester City’s philosophy and methodology, football training sessions will provide an authentic insight into how Manchester City players train on a daily basis.

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Afternoon sessions focus on transferring learning into real practical situations, e.g. media interviews and press conferences

Morning sessions focus on analysing the theme and profession of the day, e.g. learning key expressions to discuss tactics

DEVELOP YOUR ENGLISH SKILLSDelivered by qualified teachers with a passion for football, English language sessions draw on interactive technology to make learning an enjoyable and memorable experience.

In 30 hours of off-pitch learning, players will improve English communication

skills by completing a dedicated journey through the world of football,

discovering life as a player, a manager, an analyst and a journalist. Each

morning they will learn about key elements of the profession, and each

afternoon they will put these skills into practice in real-life activities, such as:

Press conference and media interviews

Football analysis and punditry

Match commentating and discussion

Video and written journalism projects

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OUR LEARNING PRINCIPLES

We promote the principle of 'learning by

doing'; in the mornings, players will learn

about key elements of the profession, and

in the afternoon they will experience

the profession through role play. We

encourage players to:

experience authentic football activities

to improve communication

use and understand specific

and accurate football words

and phrases

work collaboratively and

reflectively to reach

their individual

potential

be inspired to

learn through

fun and

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tasks

Example language activities:

Player interview techniques

Iconic moments presentations

Example language activities:

Dream team creation

Press conference video project

Example language

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Commentary box

Punditry sofa

Example language activities:

Football innovation project

Your digital football story

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Before arrival, players will receive:

An online pre-test

Exclusive access to digital

learning activities

At the end of the course,

players will receive:

Certificate of completion

Personal academic report

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YOUR FOOTBALL LANGUAGE JOURNEY

All players will stay in high quality residential accommodation located on-site at Mercy College.

ACCOMMODATION

Single and twin bedrooms with study desk and Wi-Fi

Full-board meals (all meals served at Mercy College café; packed-lunches provided at the weekend)

24-hour security

Excellent sports facilites

Free laundry provided for training kit; laundry facilities available for personal items at extra cost

On-site residential campus

13 nights' accommodation*

EXAMPLE PROGRAMME

08:45 09.00 - 10.00 10:30 - 12:00 13:00 - 14:30 15:00 - 16:3016:30 - 17:00

19:30 - 21:30

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Tour and Ice Breakers

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The Player: MCFC Interview Analysis

ON-PITCH Master the Ball

OFF-PITCH The Player: Media Interviews

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ON-PITCH 1v1 Game Play

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ON-PITCH Play with Style

OFF-PITCH The Player: Iconic Moments

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ON-PITCH Technique in Play

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The Manager: Team Evaluation ON-PITCH

Skill Development

OFF-PITCH The Manager: Create Your

Dream Team

ON-PITCH Skill in Play

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The Manager: Media Training Preparation

ON-PITCH Master the Ball Tournament

OFF-PITCH The Manager: Press

Conference Role Play

ON-PITCH Team Play

SAT NYC Sightseeing Tour e.g. Central Park and the Statue of Liberty

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OFF-PITCH The Analyst: Commentary and

Match Analysis

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The Analyst: Critical Analysis of Punditry

ON-PITCH Dominate Your Game

OFF-PITCH The Analyst: The Punditry Sofa

ON-PITCH Combination in Play

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ON-PITCH Achieve Your Goal

OFF-PITCH The Journalist: Innovation

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ON-PITCH Game Play to Goal

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The Journalist: Your JourneyON-PITCH

Team Tournament

OFF-PITCH The Journalist: Your Digital

Football Story

ON-PITCH Play to Recover

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Review and ReflectON-PITCH

Group Tasks ReviewGroup Presentations and Closing Ceremony

SAT DEPARTURES

Weekly themeOff-pitch: English language sessions take place at Mercy College in well-equipped and modern seminar rooms, classrooms and break-out spaces

On-pitch: Football coaching sessions take place at Mercy College, on high-quality pitches with views of the Hudson River

Evening activities at the residence, such as BBQs, project nights, sports nights, film nights and games nights

Weekend activities

Breaks and meal-times

Please note this is an example timetable and sessions may vary from what is stated above.

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*An extra night's stay for earlier arrival or later departure is available at additional cost.

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Dedicated on-site team

24-hour supervision

Staff to student ratios (16:1 English language and

coaching sessions; 10:1 residence)

Trained first-aiders on-site

Airport meet and greet available

Unaccompanied minor service available

Police background checks on all staff

Secure training facilities

Female staff available on girls programme

SAFETY & WELFAREThe safety and welfare of our players is our number one priority. Our trained teams are on site at all times and have a wide range of experience in working with young people.

We also have a dedicated Welfare Manager, to support our players with any worries or concerns they may have.

In the evenings players can relax with friends in social activities at the Mercy College residence, such as games nights and sports nights.

At the weekend, players will get to see the sights of New York City on a full-day excursion covering a range of exciting attractions in the city.

EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES

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