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English & Surfing in San Diego

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Improve your English Skills while experiencing the thrill of Surfing in sunny San Diego. 

Experience the best of both worlds with our English & Surfing course.

Study English at our school in San Diego and enjoy regular surf lessons on the city’s famous beaches. Our programme is designed to help you progress in both English and surfing, making it an exciting and rewarding experience. This course offers advanced training techniques, professional coaches, and a total fitness facility to help you reach your full surfing potential. It is exciting, fun and a great workout! 

Level

All levels

Course Duration

Minimum 1 week of General English plus 4 surfing sessions (1-3 weeks) 

Course start dates

Available all year 

Surfing Lesson length

1.5-hour sessions (a total of 6 hours of surfing lessons). Weekdays, morning, or afternoon.

Available in

EC San Diego

This English + Surfing course is suitable for students who: 

Want to combine learning English with their love for surf. 
Want to learn how to surf while improving their English skills
Know how to swim and have no pre-existing medical conditions

What can you expect from this course? 

Improve your English both inside and outside the classroom with English + Surfing. After your English instruction, you will head to one of the most impressive beaches in San Diego to learn how to surf. With professional coaches and excellent training techniques, you will be provided with a safe and fun atmosphere to practise this thrilling sport. Surfing lessons will take place in English, teaching you new vocabulary and practical speaking skills. You will learn to read the waves for take-off and develop your feel and intuition. 

You will receive a Surf Certificate and T-shirt at the end of the programme. 

Minimum 1-week

4 Surfing Sessions

All levels: from beginner to advanced

Surf Sessions

First Session (1.5 hours) 

Learn to surf in San Diego with our comprehensive course. In your first session, we will teach you the basics of surfing, including water safety and ocean terminology. Through interactive discussions and hands-on practice, you will master the fundamentals of surfing, such as pop-ups, stance, timing, wave positioning, core stabilisation, communication, and surfing etiquette. Our focus will be on perfecting your pop-ups, stance on the board, positioning, and core stabilisation, ensuring you are well-prepared to ride the waves confidently. 

Second Session (1.5 hours) 

In the second session, we will delve deeper into surfing fundamentals. We will review the terminology and concepts from the first session and introduce new terms related to currents, wave types, and wave reading. Through interactive discussions, you will thoroughly understand surfboard anatomy, surf breaks, and surfboard types. On the water, we will focus on practising basic turns and conclude with a written assessment to evaluate your progress. 

Third Session (1.5 hours) 

In the third session, we will build upon your knowledge of surfing. We will review key concepts from previous sessions, including terminology, surfboard anatomy, and surf break types. You will explore the physics behind surf tricks and manoeuvres through interactive discussions, focusing on speed, acceleration, barrels, and turns. On the water, we will emphasise progressing your surfing manoeuvres and turns, providing personalised coaching to help you catch waves independently. We will conclude the session with a written assessment of your overall learning. 

Fourth Session (1.5 hours) 

In the final session, we will conclude the program with a comprehensive review of surfing principles. Through interactive discussions, we will recap the key concepts and techniques you have learned throughout the course. To apply your knowledge in a real-world setting, we will organise a team surf contest where you can collaborate with your fellow surfers, communicate effectively, and display your skills in a fun and competitive environment. 

Pricing

$400 for 4 sessions

Included in price: 

Four 90 minute sessions

Transportation to and from EC San Diego to a surfing location, wetsuit and surfboard rental 

What to take to surf lessons: Towel, bathing suit & sunscreen. 

Cancellations

Refunds and cancellation fees 

Written notification of cancellation must be sent for refunds to be provided. All refunds are made to the original fee payer. 

Cancellation before arrival for individuals 

Fees will be refunded in full for students cancelling before the programme start date. 

Cancellation after arrivals or “no shows” for individuals 

No refunds will be given once the student has started their programme. If the student cancels for medical reasons, a refund may be given on a case-by-case basis. 

Special Note 

If only one student signs up for this course at a time, lessons will be one hour instead of 1.5 hours. 

Why Surfing in San Diego is a Must-Do for English Students 

San Diego is one of the world’s best surfing destinations, so this is the place to combine learning English with the fun of riding the waves. The city’s perfect weather, beautiful beaches, and good waves make it a great place to learn how to surf. This course is suitable for beginners, so it doesn’t matter if you have no prior surfing experience. San Diego’s beach culture is why English + Surfing is popular among EC San Diego students. The bonus is you can learn to surf with your schoolmates, which is a nice way to practise your English with your new friends in and out of the water!  

The California Surf Lifestyle 

Learn English and Surfing in San Diego with EC. You will gain more than English and surfing ability. You will also experience and live the Southern California lifestyle. This is what San Diego is all about: catching a wave and watching the sunset after your English language lessons. Who knows, your surfing lessons will develop into your new lifestyle!  

Learn English While Surfing the Pacific Ocean 

Our English & Surfing programme is so special because it integrates language into your lessons. As you learn to surf, you will also practise your English with expert surf instructors and your classmates. This approach boosts your confidence and gives you practical, real-world language experience. Learning English and surfing at the same time is a cool, natural and relaxed way to improve your vocabulary and listening skills. Surfing is also the ultimate Californian experience – you have to try it before leaving San Diego! 

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