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| Competing
in the Relay Competition
The competition gives participants the opportunity
of learning the language needed to communicate at International
Swimming Events by practicing different language areas.
In “Visiting
and Hosting” you learn how to find your
way to the European championships, check in at the hotel,
get some food at a restaurant and catch a taxi to the
pool
In “Socialising”
you get talking to swimmers from other European cultures,
learn how to start conversations, talk about swimming,
tell something about yourself and maybe even make a
new friend!
In “Swimming”
you can find your way around the pool, discuss equipment
and chat about your performance in the races.
In “Meeting cultures”
you start to understand the mentalities of your hosts
and competitors and feel comfortable in new cultures.
| LEG |
TRAINING STARTS |
RACE OPENS |
RACE ENDS |
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November 15, 2007 |
January 20,2008 |
May 31, 2008 |
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February 10, 2008 |
February 20,2008 |
May 31, 2008 |
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March 10, 2008 |
March 20,2008 |
May 31, 2008 |
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April 10, 2008 |
April 20, 2008 |
May 31, 2008 |
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Participants
Swim the Language Challenge is open to all European
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Language
swimmers register and have access to the training
sessions presenting language games, quizzes, multiple
choice activities in the languages they choose.
When they are ready, they swim the language race
in up to two languages, they gain scores and access
to the following leg of the relay. The sum of
the scores gained in the four legs gives access
to the Finals of the Challenge in Malaga, 2008.