With 206 countries represented at the Paris Olympics, there’s a whole lot of languages being spoken in one city. Imagine the buzz, the excitement, and… the confusion?

Here’s the thing. Converging athletes, coaches, managers and media from all over the globe are creating a melting pot of languages. But far from everyone is fluent in English, despite the fact it’s the lingua franca, often serving as common ground for communication in elite sports – or French, the local tongue.

The language of sport prevails on the track, field or in the pool. But what about communicating and understanding everything else going on around you?

This is when language services can save the day (and the Games!).

Why do Language Services Matter for Sportspeople?

There’s a broad range of language solutions tailored to the unique needs of sports professionals. And here are some telltale signs you need them:

  • Lack of team spirit – Feel like the team work isn’t making the dream work? It’s no wonder if there isn’t a unified language across your club or team. Fully customisable language lessons can put this right for everyone who needs them, in turn nurturing a stronger team spirit and smoother communication.
  • Feel need for speed – Need a crash course ahead of training in another country or attending a major overseas event like the Olympics? It’s a guaranteed way to perfect your chosen language, with ongoing support available if you need it.
  • Pass Home Office exams with flying colours – Hoping to continue your career in the UK? Leading-edge language services offer specialised coaching to help you ace the Home Office exams, ensuring you can stay, compete and play hitch-free.
  • Study for high school and college qualifications – This one’s for apprentices, younger athletes and players, and the children of athletes and players. Prime languages services also provide GCSE and A-Level tuition in English, Maths, MFL and Science.

 

At la Academia, our market-leading language services ensure language barriers don’t stand in the way of sporting excellence. We’re here to assist every step of the way, from beginners language lessons to interpreting for media engagements.

Get in touch, whether you’re an athlete, coach, or part of the support team. Together, we can cultivate gold standard communication!