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Learn English Through Football: (to) Claw
April 23, 2024 12:28 - 7.25 MBThe learn English through football podcast explains the language of football: the words, phrases, and cliches used in the game. This week, we look at the word ‘claw’, and how it is used in combination with other words. You can find a transcript of the show below, which is great for learners of English to […] The post Learn English Through Football: (to) Claw appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Delicately Poised – 2024 Champions League Quarter Finals
April 14, 2024 12:12 - 18.7 MBIn this football language podcast we look back at some of the language to describe the four first leg quarter finals of the Champions league which are all delicately poised - all eight sides feel they still have a chance of qualifying for the semi finals. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Delicately Poised – 2024 Champions League Quarter Finals appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Footbal Podcast: Cameo
April 07, 2024 08:46 - 8 MBThe learn English through football podcast explains the language of football: the words, phrases, and cliches used in the game. This week, we look at the word ‘cameo’ There is a transcript of the show below, which can be used by learners of English to practice listening and reading skills. It can also be used […] The post Learn English Through Footbal Podcast: Cameo appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: As it Stands/Standings
March 25, 2024 12:19 - 11.1 MBIn this football language podcast we look at the word 'stand' and see how it is used in different ways in football. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: As it Stands/Standings appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football: Byline
March 22, 2024 11:37 - 8.99 MBThis learn English through football podcast explains the language of football: the words, phrases, and cliches used in the game. This week, we look at the word ‘byline’, and how is it different from goal line. There is a transcript of the show below, which can be used by learners of English to practice listening […] The post Learn English Through Football: Byline appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Turn Around (The Game)
March 04, 2024 23:23 - 13.9 MBIn this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'turn around (the game)' which is used to describe comebacks. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Turn Around (The Game) appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Zombie Football
March 01, 2024 00:46 - 16.4 MBThis week's football language podcast looks back at the 2023 African Nations Cup tournament in Ivory Coast and we'll be looking at the phrase 'Zombie Football'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Zombie Football appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football: (to) Lump
February 14, 2024 07:34 - 7.76 MBThis learn English through football podcast explains the language of football: the words, phrases, and cliches used in the game. This week, we look at the verb ‘to lump’. There is a transcript of the show below, which can be used by learners of English to practice listening and reading skills. It can also be […] The post Learn English Through Football: (to) Lump appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Giant killing – AFCON 2023 Group Stage Review
January 28, 2024 15:20 - 18.7 MBThis week's football language podcast looks back at the group stages of the 2023 African Nations Cup tournament that is taking place in.... The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Giant killing – AFCON 2023 Group Stage Review appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Predictions Competition: AFCON 23 and ASIAN Cup 23
January 27, 2024 16:26The 2023 AFCON and Asian Cup tournaments are now at the last 16 stage and the Languagecaster team is organising a Predictions Competition. The post Predictions Competition: AFCON 23 and ASIAN Cup 23 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football: Shithousery
January 22, 2024 10:11 - 8.51 MBThis podcast is for all those who love football and also want to improve their English. This week, we look at the word ‘shithousery’, and its place in the language of football. There is a transcript of the show below, which can be used by learners of English to practice listening and reading skills. It […] The post Learn English Through Football: Shithousery appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Football Language: AFCON
January 19, 2024 16:44In this football language post we explain the term 'AFCON' which is the name of the main tournament for national sides in Africa. The post Football Language: AFCON appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024 FA Cup Third Round
January 12, 2024 22:17 - 13.3 MBThis week’s football language podcast looks at some of the language associated with the FA Cup Third Round including, ‘gulf in class‘; ‘force a replay’ and ‘pull of a shock‘. And don’t forget that you can also check out our glossary of footballing phrases here and visit our site to access all our previous posts […] The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024 FA Cup Third Round appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Football English Language: Thunder
January 07, 2024 05:27 - 7.86 MBThis podcast is for all those who love football and also want to improve their English. This week, we look at the word ‘thunder’ and how it is used in football. Read the transcript of the show below. It is a great way for learners of English to practice listening and reading skills. You can […] The post Football English Language: Thunder appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Football Language: Confederation
December 31, 2023 10:00confederation: In this football language post we explain the term 'Confederation' which are the organisations in charge of governing football The post Football Language: Confederation appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2023 FIFA Club World Cup
December 30, 2023 18:04 - 25.3 MBThis week's football language podcast looks at some of the language from the 2023 Club World Cup that took place recently in Saudi Arabia. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2023 FIFA Club World Cup appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football: Clear Cut
December 23, 2023 12:38 - 7.25 MBThis podcast is for all those who love football and also want to improve their English. We look at the phrase clear cut. The post Learn English Through Football: Clear Cut appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2023-24 Champions League Group Stage Review
December 14, 2023 20:27 - 15.1 MBIn this football language podcast we look back at the final matches from the 2023-24 Champions League group stages and look at some of the language in our good, bad and ugly review The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2023-24 Champions League Group Stage Review appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Injury Crisis
December 05, 2023 06:35 - 14.5 MBIn this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'injury crisis' and other injury-related words and expressions. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Injury Crisis appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2023 Man City v Liverpool (Mis-hit Clearance)
November 28, 2023 00:11 - 16.6 MBIn this football-language podcast, we look back at some of the language from the Manchester City versus Liverpool match, including 'mis-hit' The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2023 Man City v Liverpool (Mis-hit Clearance) appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: November International Break & Rattle the Crossbar
November 23, 2023 23:24 - 19.1 MBIn this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'rattle the crossbar' or 'rattle the woodwork' which we use to describe a shot... The post Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: November International Break & Rattle the Crossbar appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Football Language: Rescue a point
November 18, 2023 20:53In this football language post we explain the expression 'to rescue a point' which is when a team draws a game thanks to a late goal. The post Football Language: Rescue a point appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Football Language: To be at it
November 10, 2023 21:26In this football language post we explain the expression 'to be at it' which is used when a player or a team are playing really well. The post Football Language: To be at it appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Fortress
November 10, 2023 10:54 - 15.3 MBIn this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'fortress' which is used to describe a stadium where the home team does not lose very much at all. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Fortress appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2023 Copa Libertadores Final Review – Fluminense v Boca Juniors
November 05, 2023 22:32 - 15.7 MBIn this football language podcast Damian looks back at some of the good, the bad and the ugly from the 2023 Copa Libertadores final... The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2023 Copa Libertadores Final Review – Fluminense v Boca Juniors appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football: Bundle Home
November 04, 2023 08:14 - 8.29 MBThis podcast is for those who love football and also want to improve their English. This week, we look at various ways to say score with the noun ‘home’: eg. bundle home. You can read the transcript of the show below. It is a great way for learners of English to practice. You can also […] The post Learn English Through Football: Bundle Home appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Football Language Expression: Challenge
October 26, 2023 23:00In this football language post we look at some of the meanings of the word 'challenge' in football including one connected to tackling another player. The post Football Language Expression: Challenge appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football: The Toffees
October 21, 2023 08:56 - 7.15 MBThis podcast is for those who love football and also want to improve their English. This week, we explain the nickname for Everton FC, The Toffees. You can read the transcript of the show below. It is a great way for learners of English to practice. You can also check out our massive glossary of […] The post Learn English Through Football: The Toffees appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Football Glossary: Orange Card
October 06, 2023 09:13When we use the phrase 'an orange card', we believe a tackle is between a yellow card and a red card. The tackle is bad and could be a red. The post Football Glossary: Orange Card appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football: Orange Card
October 06, 2023 08:30 - 7.5 MBThis podcast is for those who love football and also want to improve their English. This week, we talk about the football phrase, an orange card. Read the transcript of the show below. This is a great way for learners of English to practice. You can also check out our massive glossary of footballing phrases […] The post Learn English Through Football: Orange Card appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Liverpool and Tottenham 2023-24 Season Preview
September 27, 2023 10:51 - 35.6 MBDamon and Damian talk about how they think their favourite teams (Liverpool and Tottenham) will do this season. We also look back at some of the good, bad and ugly from the football week and look ahead to some big games this weekend in our weekly predictions battle, including Tottenham versus Liverpool! The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Liverpool and Tottenham 2023-24 Season Preview appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Piano Carrier
September 20, 2023 05:00 - 8.41 MBIn this podcast we introduce a phrase used in football to talk about a type of player. The phrase is 'piano carrier'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Piano Carrier appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2023 September International Break
September 15, 2023 16:13 - 29.5 MBIn this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from the recent international break... The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2023 September International Break appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Football Language Expression: Wipe the floor
September 08, 2023 13:26In this football language post we explain the expression 'to wipe the floor with' which is used to describe when one team thrashes another... The post Football Language Expression: Wipe the floor appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Newspaper Headline: Heartbreak
August 21, 2023 13:47In this football language post we look at the newspaper headline, 'Heartbreak' from the Guardian newspaper which is all about the 2023 Women's The post Newspaper Headline: Heartbreak appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Premier League Opening Weekend and 2023 Women’s World Cup
August 18, 2023 11:19 - 16.2 MBIn this football language podcast we look back at some of the big moments from the opening weekend of the 2023-24 Premier League season, while we also feature the 2023 Women's World Cup which is down to the semi-final stage. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Premier League Opening Weekend and 2023 Women’s World Cup appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Newspaper Headline: The New Number Nein
August 12, 2023 11:46In this football language post we look at a newspaper headline, 'The New Number Nein' from the Star on Sunday newspaper about Harry Kane's transfer from Tottenham to Bayern Munich. The post Newspaper Headline: The New Number Nein appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: 2023 Women’s World Cup Preview
July 20, 2023 17:24 - 23.6 MB2023 Women's World Cup Preview: In this podcast we preview the 2023 Women's World Cup by looking at some of the favourites, dark horses and The post Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: 2023 Women’s World Cup Preview appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: 2023 Women’s World Cup In Numbers
July 12, 2023 22:16 - 21.7 MBIn this football language podcast we look ahead to the 2023 Women's World Cup which starts in two weeks by looking at some of the numbers... The post Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: 2023 Women’s World Cup In Numbers appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: Nosebleed
July 03, 2023 06:36 - 8.41 MBIn this podcast we talk about a word you wouldn’t expect in football – nosebleed – and how it used to talk about players. Access the transcript of the show below, which is a great way for learners of English to practice. Make sure you also check out our huge glossary of footballing phrases here. […] The post Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: Nosebleed appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: (to) Pen In
June 25, 2023 07:21 - 7.23 MBIn this podcast on the language of football we explain what the phrasal verb to pen in means and how it used in soccer. Remember, you can access the transcript of the show below, which is a great way for learners of English to practice. Make sure you also check out our huge glossary of […] The post Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: (to) Pen In appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: The Treble – A Fan’s View
June 13, 2023 06:08 - 9.84 MBIn this short podcast on the language of football we listen to a Manchester City fan discuss his team’s historic treble. You can access the transcript of the show below, and also check out our huge glossary of footballing phrases here. We have hundreds of previous posts and podcasts too on our website. If you […] The post Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: The Treble – A Fan’s View appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learning English Through Football Language Podcast: (Listening) Being a Fan – Manchester City [ARCHIVE]
June 12, 2023 16:56 - 11.6 MBBeing a fan: Manchester City - In this teaching ideas post we listen to Manchester City fan Dave explain why he supports the Blues and not the Reds of his hometown The post Learning English Through Football Language Podcast: (Listening) Being a Fan – Manchester City [ARCHIVE] appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: 2023 Winners
June 09, 2023 17:20 - 15.9 MBIn this football language podcast, Damon and Damian explain some of the language used to describe the winners of leagues and cups - they look back at some of the winners of trophies from the European club season. The post Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: 2023 Winners appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Football Language Expression: Victory Parade
June 08, 2023 19:03In this football language post we explain the expression 'victory parade' which is used to describe how a team celebrates after winning a trophy. The post Football Language Expression: Victory Parade appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Football Language Expression: Part Ways
June 06, 2023 19:29In this football language post we explain the expression 'to part ways' which is used to describe the situation when a manager is asked to leave a club. The post Football Language Expression: Part Ways appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: 2023 Europa League Winners
June 02, 2023 16:44 - 10.4 MBThis short football language podcast looks back at some of the language from the 2023 Europa League final between Sevilla and Roma, The post Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: 2023 Europa League Winners appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: Survival
May 28, 2023 17:39 - 13.7 MBThis short football language podcast looks at the word 'survival' which is used to describe a team battling to avoid relegation. The post Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: Survival appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Newspaper Headline: Coronation Day
May 22, 2023 19:21We look at a newspaper headline, 'Coronation Day' from the Guardian newspaper about Manchester City winning the 2022-23 Premier League title The post Newspaper Headline: Coronation Day appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
(to) Fluff: Football Language Podcast
May 13, 2023 09:06 - 7.93 MBTo fluff – in this short podcast on the language of football we explain this verb and how it is used to talk about football. You can access the transcript of the show below, and also check out our huge glossary of footballing phrases here. We have hundreds of previous posts and podcasts too on […] The post (to) Fluff: Football Language Podcast appeared first on Learn English Through Football.