Residential Football English Camp: Learning English Through Football
Residential football English camp with Dragon Study Tours is different. Learning English is never just about books — it’s about bringing language to life. That’s exactly what happens at our Residential Football English Camp, a unique programme powered by the Hatriqa methodology and built around the British Council Premier Skills English framework.
Students live together, study together, and play football together in Hua Hin. They learn English through real experiences — teamwork, communication, and confidence — both in the classroom and on the pitch.
Residential Football English Camp and the Premier League Connection
Every week, our lessons are inspired by what’s happening in the Premier League. It keeps English learning exciting and relevant. We use the latest matches and stories as our “weekly football blog” to encourage discussion, debate, and critical thinking.
This week, our inspiration comes from The Guardian’s article “Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action” (6 October 2025):
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/06/premier-league-10-talking-points-from-the-weekends-action
Here are the 10 talking points our students explored in class — each one offering new vocabulary and ideas to talk about:
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Elliot Anderson impressed despite a mistake — a lesson in resilience and learning from experience.
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Rodri’s injury at Manchester City — discussing roles, responsibility, and team balance.
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Mason Mount’s strong performance for Manchester United — exploring form, focus, and motivation.
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West Ham’s Callum Marshall getting his debut — talking about opportunity and youth development.
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Tottenham improving under Thomas Frank — learning vocabulary for strategy and improvement.
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Chelsea defenders showing leadership under pressure — describing teamwork and communication.
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Crystal Palace refusing to blame fatigue — introducing phrases about attitude and accountability.
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Aston Villa’s Lamare Bogarde shining in midfield — discussing talent and career progress.
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Brighton facing yellow card issues — learning about discipline and fair play.
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Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert celebrating with his family — practising storytelling and personal expression.
In class, students read short, simplified summaries of these stories, learn key words, and then talk about their opinions — just like real football journalists.
Residential Football English Camp Morning Lessons: English in Action
Every morning at the Residential Football English Camp, students begin their day in the classroom. Using the Hatriqa methodology, our teachers blend traditional English study with dynamic, football-themed lessons.
Students learn grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation through football contexts — describing plays, analysing teamwork, and even writing their own match reports. A Hatriqa lesson might include:
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Listening to a short Premier League interview
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Writing sentences using new football vocabulary
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Speaking practice in pairs: “Who was your player of the week?”
By lunchtime, students have already spoken, written, and listened to English for two hours without even realising they were studying.
Residential Football English Camp Afternoon Sessions: Football and Teamwork
After lunch, it’s time to take English outdoors. The afternoon sessions at the Residential Football English Camp are all about applying classroom learning on the pitch.
Coaches guide players using English instructions and encourage communication between teammates. The atmosphere is supportive, fun, and focused on using English naturally. A typical afternoon includes:
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Warm-up and skills practice using English commands (“Pass and move!” “Change direction!”)
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Small-sided games where players communicate entirely in English
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Reflection circle: players describe what went well and what they want to improve
The British Council Premier Skills English approach helps coaches and students use football to build language skills — not just drills and tactics, but real conversations.
Residential Football English Camp and the Hatriqa Methodology
The Hatriqa methodology focuses on learning through experience. Students first do something, then talk about it, and finally reflect on what they’ve learned.
For example:
“Today we practised passing under pressure.”
“I learned new words like defender, attack, and teamwork.”
This simple reflection helps young learners connect language with emotion — the most powerful way to remember new vocabulary.
Residential Football English Camp: Building Skills Beyond the Classroom
The benefits of the Residential Football English Camp go far beyond English and football. Students learn leadership, confidence, and responsibility. They share rooms with international classmates, learn to communicate respectfully, and discover that English is a bridge between cultures.
Parents often tell us their children return home more mature, more confident, and more motivated to continue learning. The combination of structured lessons, physical activity, and shared living gives every student a complete language-immersion experience.
Residential Football English Camp: Join the Next Programme
If your child loves football and wants to improve their English, this is the perfect opportunity. The Residential Football English Camp brings together the fun of sport, the strength of the British Council Premier Skills English framework, and the innovation of the Hatriqa methodology:
https://www.hatriqa.com/
Each week includes morning classroom lessons based on live football themes, afternoon football training in English, and cultural activities that build teamwork and confidence.
We also include guided discussion and reflection based on The Guardian’s weekly Premier League blog so students stay connected to real-world football while learning English.
Ready to bring English and football together? Get a quote now:
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Residential Football English Camp — where English, football, and friendship come together to build skills for life.
