A Super Opportunity for Language Students

The wide range of available foreign language broadcasts of the Super Bowl--many of which will be readily accessible via the Internet or shortwave radio--provides a great opportunity for language students.

Instructors can access a number of Super Bowl-themed listening activities for students or those learning new languages may simply prefer to follow the game’s broadcast from a non-English source.

SiriusXM alone will broadcast in 9 non-English languages including: Spanish, Chinese, Russian, French, Japanese, German, Hungarian, Dutch and Danish. Chello Sport 1 will announce the game in Hungarian, W9 will have French announcers in place, NHK Plus will handle the Russian broadcast and RAI will be there to let its audience know which team will become the NFL’s reigning campione.

Many foreign broadcasters assume that their listeners don’t have an extensive understanding of American football. Their commentaries often contain explanations of the game’s rules and basics. This creates a great listening opportunity for those who might not be serious fans with a pre-existing knowledge of the NFL’s minutiae. You don’t need to be a “super fan” to experience the benefits of a foreign language Super Bowl broadcast!