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Posted by grell on 31 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Vocabulary
Here are some of the words and phrases that we used on this week’s show.
You can practise the vocabulary with our online crosswords and quizzes here
Also, check out the BBC’s football vocabulary page here
After Mourinho left, Chelsea survived, quite remarkably with their injuries. continue reading
Posted by damianf on 29 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Learners' Podcasts
On this week’s show Damon and Damian look back at some of the highs and lows of the footballing world in 2007.
Try out our worksheets or online quiz to help you practice your listening and vocabulary skills. If you click on the audio when it is playing on an iPod you can see the transcript as you listen. It’s a great way to practice listening and fluency!
Transcript
Kaka has just been named the best player of 2007 for his performances for AC Milan during the past year but in this languagecaster review of 2007 we hope to remind you of some of the other teams, moments and personalities of the past 12 months. continue reading
Posted by grell on 28 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: D and D's predictions, Posts
This week’s predictions focus on The Premier League as leagues around Europe take a winter break. Can Damian make a comeback? Can you do better than Damon?
| DF | DB | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham v Fulham | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
| Chelsea v Newcastle | 1-0 (1) | 3-1 (1) | 2-1 |
| Portsmouth v Middlesbrough | 1-0 | 2-1 | 0-1 |
| Sunderland v Bolton | 0-0 | 0-2 | 3-1 |
| Tottenham v Reading | 2-0 (1) | 2-1 (1) | 6-4 |
| West Ham v Man United | 1-1 | 1-2 | 2-1 |
| Wigan v Aston Villa | 0-2 (1) | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Everton v Arsenal | 2-1 | 1-1 | 1-4 |
| Arsenal - West Ham | 1-0 (1) | 1-2 | 2-0 |
| Liverpool - Wigan | 4-1 | 2-0 | 1-1 |
Posted by damianf on 28 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Podcast
2007 is coming to an end and on this week’s show Damon and Damian look back at some of the highs and lows of the footballing world.
They also:
For learners of English there are also
Posted by damianf on 23 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Posts, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Here are some of the stories featured on this week’s show.
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Posted by grell on 21 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Learners' Podcasts
On this week’s show Damian and Damon look at the new appointment of Fabio Capello as England coach. Damon also has a new English for Football phrase.
Try out our worksheets or online quiz to help you practice your listening and vocabulary skills. If you click on the audio when it is playing on an iPod you can see the transcript as you listen. It’s a great way to practice listening and fluency!
Transcript
This week the English FA announced the appointment of the new England coach, the Italian Capello. They decided to, in the words of a former England coach Glenn Hoddle ‘go foreign’. Of course it’s not the first time. continue reading
Posted by grell on 21 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Posts, Vocabulary
Here are some of the words and phrases that we used on this week’s show.
You can practise the vocabulary with our online crosswords and quizzes here
Also, check out the BBC’s football vocabulary page here
The big story this week is the appointment of Fabio Capello, the Italian, who is going to be in charge of England.
I think Kaka winning the World Player of the Year award was thoroughly deserved. continue reading
Posted by grell on 20 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: D and D's predictions
Can you do better? Write your predictions in the comment box below.
| DF | DB | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal v Tottenham | 1-1 | 1-2 | 2-1 |
| Barcelona v R Madrid | 3-1 | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Inter v AC Milan | 1-0 | 2-1 (3) | 2-1 |
| MU United v Everton | 2-1 | 2-0 | 0-4 |
| Nancy v Lyon | 2-0 | 0-2 | 1-1 |
| Derby v Liverpool | 1-0 | 0-3 (1) | 1-2 |
| Chelsea v A Villa | 2-0 | 1-1 (1) | 4-4 |
| Sunderland v M united | 0-2 (1) | 1-3 (1) | 0-4 |
Posted by grell on 20 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Podcast
The big story this week is the appointment of Fabio Capello as England coach, and on this week’s show Damian and Damon discuss this and lots more:
They:
For learners of English there are also
Posted by damianf on 18 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Learners' Podcasts
 
On this week’s show Damian and Damon look at the relationship between football, TV and money. Damon also has a new English for Football phrase.
Try out our worksheets or online quiz to help you practice your listening and vocabulary skills. If you click on the audio when it is playing on an iPod you can see the transcript as you listen. It’s a great way to practice listening and fluency!
Transcript
Arsene Wenger: I personally believe that, of course, Man United will be in contention but Chelsea and Liverpool as well. continue reading
Posted by grell on 16 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Vocabulary
Here are some of the words and phrases that we used on this week’s show.
You can practise the vocabulary with our online crosswords and quizzes here
Also, check out the BBC’s football vocabulary page here
Rangers crashed out of the Champions league.
When are Roma going to be kicked out of the Champions League. continue reading
Posted by damianf on 15 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Here are some of the stories featured on this week’s show.
Good
Posted by damianf on 15 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Podcast, Posts
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With the top four in the Premier League playing this weekend, Damian and Damon investigate the role TV has played on shaping modern football and ask whether money is destroying the game.
They also:
For learners of English there are also
Posted by damianf on 11 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: D and D's predictions
Damon stretches his lead to ten points after last week’s games but can Damian make a comeback this weekend? Big games from The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, The Bundesliga, The Eredivisie, Ligue 1 and The World Club Final from Tokyo. Think you can do better than the languagecaster team? Then post your predictions below.
| DF | DB | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool - Man Utd | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Arsenal - Chelsea | 0-0 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Valencia - Barcelona | 0-0 | 0-2 (1) | 0-3 |
| Lazio - Juventus | 0-1 | 1-3 (1) | 2-3 |
| Lyon - Nice | 3-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Ajax - PSV | 2-2 | 0-0 | postponed |
| Bremen - Leverkusen | 2-1 (1) | 1-1 | 5-2 |
| Boca Jrs - AC Milan | 0-1 (1) | 1-0 | 4-2 |
Posted by damianf on 11 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Vocabulary
Here are some of the words and phrases that we used on this week’s show.
You can practise the vocabulary with our online crosswords here
Check out the BBC’s football vocabulary page here
The J-League went down to the wire last week.
Urawa Reds’ J-League campagin has been faltering since the Asian Cup Final. continue reading
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