English for Foreign Premier League Football Players

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Highlighting the linguistic challenges faced by foreign players in the English Premier League, this work emphasizes the necessity of rapid English acquisition for effective communication with teammates, coaches, and for personal life management. It focuses on adolescent players in academies, exploring their specific language needs and potential improvements to existing courses. The analysis includes individual learner differences, theories of second language acquisition, and proposes a theoretical framework for developing tailored teaching resources for these athletes.