Spanish & Soccer Program

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The goal of this great and unique program is to incorporate excellent Spanish instruction with high level soccer training in the South American style, in cooperation with Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito — often referred to as LDU Quito, Liga de Quito, or simply la Liga — www.ldu.com.ec

Liga de Quito is the current Serie A champion of Ecuador, having won the 2010 season. It was the first Ecuadorian club to win the Copa Libertadores de America in 2008 (where it became the first Ecuadorian club to win an international tournament) and the first Ecuadorian club to win the Copa Sudamericana in 2009. Liga is the two-time current holder of the Recopa Sudamericana, having won the competition in 2009 and 2010. LDU Quito was additionally the runner-up at the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup and 2010 Suruga Bank Championship.

The trainers are very experienced ex-professional players and coaches of adults and children. We provide physical trainers, doctors, physical therapists and sports
psychologists. In addition, we emphasize a modern soccer tactics / strategies and sports
nutrition education.

Furthermore, our Spanish teachers have many years of experience and success in spanish teaching any level student to improve his/her Spanish skills.

At the end of the program we expect participants to obtain basic conversational Spanish and experience a real improvement of soccer skills for any level.

Includes:

15 hours of group Spanish classes per week containing all necessary soccer terminology and conversational skills.

10-15 hours of soccer training per week at the modern Liga de Quito Sports Complex, home of the “Copa Libertadores de America” 2008 Champions, “Copa Sudamericana” 2009 Champions and “Recopa Cup” 2008 and 2009 Champions.

Professional coaches and soccer fields are provided.One Cultural trip or activity
per week (Visits to the Liga Stadium, mountain, visit to the Equator, etc.)

Lodging with Ecuadorian families: 3 meals a day and laundry service

Diploma or Certificate of studies

Fiber optic internet access and free email service

Free Wireless Internet Access

All transportation back and forth from Quito to the Liga Sports complex

Transportation back and forth from the airport

Oficial Liga de Quito jersey

Group photo with the Professional Team of Liga de Quito

Participation in a soccer tournament each weekend

Oficial Liga de Quito identification card

Sports drinks while training

Luggage storage and safety box