HATRIQA Launches Football English Intermediate Textbook

Mastering professional football communication for intermediate learners.

Having a good grasp of Football English - the specific English used to communicate in a football environment - is essential for success in the modern game. Effective communication between teammates is one of the most important drivers of success on the pitch, language proficiency is a key factor in helping players settle in when joining a new club, and many of the best new ideas in football are expressed in English.

Now, HATRIQA's Football English Intermediate builds on the foundation established in Football English Beginner (CEFR A1-A2), providing the next step for students ready to master the specialized language of professional football. This comprehensive textbook, structured for CEFR B1-B2 levels, offers more than 100 pages of targeted content designed specifically for those who need to communicate effectively in football environments.

HATRIQA teaches football language in a football context

• Authentic football environment: All lessons are set within the fictional club Locomotive London, creating realistic scenarios that mirror professional football situations

• Specialized vocabulary and grammar: Content specifically relevant to football communication at intermediate and upper-intermediate levels

• Real football situations: Students practice Football English in the contexts where they'll actually use it

HATRIQA uses a winners' playbook

The proven methodology follows a strategic three-step approach:

• Engage: Making lessons fun and interesting through compelling football scenarios and challenges

• Learn: Building expertise through careful repetition of key football vocabulary and grammar structures

• Produce: Encouraging students to create their own content, reinforcing learning through active application in football contexts

HATRIQA supports students and teachers

Students benefit by:

• Having fun whilst mastering specialised football communication

• Speaking better Football English with professional confidence

• Learning the language of the world's game from industry experts

Teachers gain:

• An innovative approach that sets them apart in the market

• Tools to engage students through their passion for football

• Professional resources for working with football clients and organisations

Professional preparation for the football world

With more than 100 pages of football-context exercises, illustrations and speaking activities, Football English Intermediate prepares students to communicate confidently across all areas of the football world:

• At the training ground: Technical instructions, tactical discussions, and performance feedback

• Before, during, and after games: Match preparation, in-game communication, and post-match analysis

• Media interactions: Press conferences, interviews, and social media communication

• Fan engagement: Community events, supporter interactions, and public appearances

Expert authorship from University College London

Football English Intermediate is created by the same award-winning team behind HATRIQA's acclaimed methodology:

Mark Bailey: Co-founder of HATRIQA and Teaching Fellow at University College London's Institute of Education. Mark has written extensively on Football English provision in the English Premier League and has direct experience teaching numerous professional players and coaching staff. His nearly 20 years of international teaching experience brings real-world insight to football communication challenges.

Andrew Talbot: A globally-minded educator with extensive international experience across Japan, Russia, Argentina, and Brazil. As a published author combining nearly two decades of international ESL expertise, Andrew understands the cultural nuances essential for effective football communication across different contexts.

Bridging the gap to professional football

Football English Intermediate addresses a critical need in modern football. As the game becomes increasingly international, players, coaches, and staff must communicate effectively in English to succeed. This textbook doesn't just teach language - it builds the specific communication skills needed to thrive in professional football environments.

The CEFR B1-B2 level structure ensures students progress systematically from intermediate foundations to upper-intermediate mastery, developing the sophisticated language skills required for complex football communication scenarios.

Immersive learning through Locomotive London

The fictional club setting of Locomotive London provides an immersive learning environment where students experience authentic football communication challenges. This context-rich approach ensures that language learning directly translates to real-world football situations, building both linguistic competence and cultural understanding of professional football environments.

Available now, Football English Intermediate represents HATRIQA's commitment to providing specialized language education that meets the evolving needs of the global football community.

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