EU: Combining foreign-language learning and football training

[Francis Hult]

EurActiv

 

Orban launches Arsenal languages scheme

 

EU Multilingualism Commissioner was in London today (2 April) for the launch of an innovative project combining foreign-language learning and football training run by Arsenal football club.

 

This year's edition of the English Premiership club's 'Double Club' initiative, which the EU executive described as an "innovative project aimed at schoolchildren, combining language learning with football training," sees youngsters from London and the surrounding area attend language courses of six to eight weeks, followed by football sessions. 

 

Full story:

http://www.euractiv.com/en/culture/orban-launches-arsenal-languages-scheme/article-180929

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