Language Resources

  • The FOOTBALL GLOSSARY is a page with a huge selection of football terms, phrases and vocabulary that are organised in alphabetical order. You can find all kinds of cliches, expressions and technical terms, as well as a variety of categories about many football-related subjects: transfers, football nicknames, football grounds, managers and much more.
  • Every week on the languagecaster podcast Damon and Damian feature an ENGLISH FOR FOOTBALL phrase that is commonly used in football. By visiting this page you can listen again to the explanation of each week’s phrase while reading the transcript.
  • Each week key words and phrases that appear on the podcasts can be found on the WEEKLY VOCABULARY page. The page also features clear definitions and examples of the vocabulary that is used on every show in chronological order.
  • Maybe you want to know more about FOOTBALL CLICHES? Then click here to find out what (and why!) players, managers and fans simply love football cliches.
  • In addition, there are many PDF handouts on a variety of topics connected to football which can be found at the HANDOUTS page. These include listening comprehension, crosswords, word searches and reading exercises.
  • For every podcast there is also a WORKSHEET which comes with a transcript and a set of answers. The theme of the worksheet focuses on the main report of each week’s show.
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