Learn English Through Football

In 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.

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The 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 […]

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In this football language podcast we look at the word 'stand' and see how it is used in different ways in football.

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This 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 […]

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In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'turn around (the game)' which is used to describe comebacks.

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This 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'.

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This 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 […]

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This week's football language podcast looks back at the group stages of the 2023 African Nations Cup tournament that is taking place in....

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This 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 […]

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This 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 […]

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