Following the resounding successes of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the semifinals of the 2012–2013 Champions League, all eyes are on German soccer more than ever. Smart recruitment and widespread popularity have played a major role in making soccer a success both nationally and internationally.
And since LEC sometimes gets into the soccer spirit with its football language immersion programs, our organization is taking a closer look at this German program today…
A language study trip near Munich?
What do Mario Götze—who was recently signed by Bayern Munich—Mats Hummels, Marco Reus, and Ilkay Gündogan have in common? Answer: These four young prodigies are all products of Dortmund’s youth academy!
This resurgence is a testament to a policy launched by the national governing bodies following the Bavarian club’s last European title, 12 years ago: they reportedly provided youth academies across the country with a final grant of over 700 million euros. German clubs certainly have a knack for finding hidden gems right within their own borders…
A language study trip to meet fellow soccer fans
Another secret to this success: the stadiums, which you may have the chance to visit during your language study trip to Germany. With an average of 45,000 spectators per match and modern facilities, our neighbors across the Rhine are in the lead when it comes to attendance in Europe.