Multisport Language Classes

inspiresport is offering young students from across Europe the chance to come to Cardiff in Summer 2012 and experience a multitude of sports coaching experiences and English language classes. You will improve your English, meet some great new people from across the world and get fit with a range of sporting activities.

The 2 – 4 week courses are run in conjunction with Elac Study Vacations, a British Council Accredited provider of English language and activity courses, and a member of English UK. They work with students from a wide range of countries, but have particularly strong links in Italy, Russia, Japan, Spain, Turkey, Poland, France, China and Austria.

The aims of the programme are to enable students to improve their English language skills quickly, learn about British life and culture, and make new friends from a range of different countries. You can stay from anywhere between 2 and 4 weeks, and we can work with you to organise flights, transfers and everything else needed to ensure you have a smooth and successful trip.

The Programme

The programme is open to anyone between the ages of 12 and 17 years. It combines English language classes with a range of sporting and cultural activities that will inspire and challenge you. A large range of sports are available, including football, volleyball, tennis, dance, art and drama workshops. If you’re interested in other sports, just ask and we’ll arrange it. In the evenings, there will be a varied programme of social events designed to help students mix and get to know each other, including discos, quizzes, games and competitions.

Academic Programme at a Glance

• 3 lessons of 60 minutes each morning or afternoon
• Integrated skills syllabus linked to the ALTE framework
• Balance of appropriate language and skills development
• A student workbook which will act as a record of they stay
• Links to activities and visits in the UK
• An opportunity to take Trinity Spoken English examinations
• An opportunity to undertake a more extended piece of work individually or in small groups
• An opportunity to work with at least two Elac teachers

Sports Coaching

inspiresport are specialists in professional sports development and education – we can organise professional training at some of Wales’ biggest sports clubs, from the clubs’ own full-time academy coaches. Speak to us when you book and we’ll ensure a packed schedule of training to complement the rest of your journey.

Cardiff Blues Rugby

One of just four professional Welsh Rugby Union teams, the Cardiff Blues play their home matches at the new Cardiff City Stadium. They compete in the RaboDirect Pro12 of Celtic nations, as well as the Anglo-Welsh EDF Energy Cup and the European Heineken Cup. We can organise professional training sessions from Cardiff Blues academy coaches.

Cardiff City Football

Cardiff City Football Club are the best supported football club in Wales, and currently compete in the Football League Championship. Their home ground is Cardiff City Stadium, where they moved in 2009 after 99 years at Ninian Park. If you’re a budding football player, we can organise training sessions with the Cardiff City FC academy coaches, focussing on all aspects of play.

Hockey and Basketball

Train with the coaches from the Welsh governing bodies for hockey and basketball. Training will be provided by full time professional coaches who have worked with some of Wales’s biggest hockey and basketball players.

Excursions

Cardiff is superbly located for a wide range of excursions. The course features one full-day and one half day excursion each week. Half-day trips include the Big Pit Coal Mine, a wonderful trip back into the industrial past of Wales, and the famous Cardiff Castle. The full day excursions include a visit to St Fagans Museum of Welsh Life, Cardiff Bay, and Swansea, the second city of Wales and birthplace of poet Dylan Thomas.

Big Pit Coal Mine

The museum lies on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Visitors wear the very same equipment – helmet, cap lamp, belt, battery and ‘self rescuer’ – used by miners. Once underground, you will take a 50-minute guided tour around the coal faces, engine houses and stables in the company of a former coal miner.

Your guide will explain the different ways in which coal was mined and transported, and share some of his own experiences.

Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle is located in the heart of the city and enjoys a history spanning nearly 2000 years.

The highlight at the castle is a guided tour of the spectacular castle apartments. They were created in the 19th century by eccentric architect William Burges for the very rich Third Marquess of Bute. Designed as a medieval fairytale home, the rooms are filled with ornate fireplaces, gilded ceilings, intricate stained glass and carved and painted animals throughout.

Out in the grounds, you can have a picnic, visit the museum of the Royal Regiment of Wales and climb the Norman Keep.

Swansea

Swansea is Wales’ second-largest city, and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. While Swansea has a long history, it has also evolved rapidly in recent years. The City Centre has extended seaward into the award-winning Marina and Maritime Quarter, where you’ll find attractions including the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea Museum and the Dylan Thomas Centre.