Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2019 FA Cup semi-finals: On this week's English through football podcast we look at the 2019 FA Cup competition and in particular the two semi-finals taking place this weekend. We also have a new … [Continue reading]
Football Language: One-sided affair
In this post we explain the football expression to 'one-sided affair', which is a phrase to describe a match that is dominated by one side. If you have questions or comments, email us at: admin@languagecaster.com. You can also find many more … [Continue reading]
Learn English Through Football: 2019 – Liverpool vs Tottenham
Football Language Podcast - 2019 - Liverpool vs Tottenham: It's the 'languagecaster derby' and club football is back after the international break. Damian and Damon will try to predict the result of the Liverpool versus Tottenham Hotspur game, and … [Continue reading]
Football Language: (to/be) Level
This short football language post talks about the phrase '(to/be) level', used as a verb or an adjective. If you have questions or comments, email us at: admin@languagecaster.com. You can also find many more examples of soccer vocabulary by going … [Continue reading]
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2019 FA Cup Quarters
Football Language Podcast - 2019 FA Cup Quarters: This week's football-language podcast reviews the action from the Champions League quarter-finals and the FA Cup 6th round in our review section. We also look ahead to some matches in the European … [Continue reading]
Football Language: (to) Pounce
This short football language post talks about the verb 'to pounce', which is often heard in relation to scoring. If you have questions or comments, email us at: admin@languagecaster.com. You can also find many more examples of soccer vocabulary … [Continue reading]
Football Language: (to) Outmuscle
In this post we explain the verbal phrase 'to outmuscle', which is often heard in football commentary or reporting. If you have questions or comments, email us at: admin@languagecaster.com. You can also find many more examples of soccer … [Continue reading]
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2019 Arsenal vs Manchester United
Football Language Podcast - 2019 Arsenal vs Manchester United: This week's football-language podcast looks ahead to the Arsenal-Manchester United game on Sunday as the battle for the top four heats up. We aso look back at an extraordinary week of … [Continue reading]
Football Language: Game in hand
In this post we explain the football expression 'Game in hand'. If you have questions or comments, email us at: admin@languagecaster.com. You can also find many more examples of soccer vocabulary by going to our football cliches page here and … [Continue reading]
Football Language: (to) Snatch
In this post, we explain the verb 'snatch', which is used in two ways in football. If you have questions or comments, email us at: admin@languagecaster.com. You can also find many more examples of soccer vocabulary by going to our football … [Continue reading]
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2019 – The North London Derby
Football Language Podcast - 2019 - The North London Derby: It's the big London derby this weekend with Arsenal travelling to rivals Tottenham in the early kick off. We feature that game, as well as the Merseyside derby in our predictions on this … [Continue reading]
Football Language: Chop
In this post we explain the football expression 'chop'. If you have questions or comments, email us at: admin@languagecaster.com. You can also find many more examples of soccer vocabulary by going to our football cliches page here and our huge … [Continue reading]
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2019 – Man United vs Liverpool
Football Language Podcast - 2019 - Man United vs Liverpool: The big game this weekend in the Premier League is the clash between Manchester United and Liverpool. We feature that game in our predictions. We also talk about the football cliché 'goals … [Continue reading]
Football Language: (to) Convert
In this post we explain the football expression to 'convert'. If you have questions or comments, email us at: admin@languagecaster.com. You can also find many more examples of soccer vocabulary by going to our football cliches page here and our … [Continue reading]
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2019 FA Cup 5th Round
Football Language Podcast - 2019 FA Cup 5th Round: This week's English through football podcast features the FA Cup fifth round in its predictions section. We talk about the football phrase 'by the letter of the law'. We also have a football quiz … [Continue reading]
Football Listening Practice: Gordon Banks
Football Listening Practice - Gordon Banks: Sadly earlier this week the former England goalkeeper Gordon Banks passed away at the age of 81. He was regarded as one of the best goalkeepers that ever played the game and so in this listening practice … [Continue reading]
Football Language: Unchanged
In this post we explain the football expression 'unchanged' and note how it is used to talk about team selection. If you have questions or comments, email us at: admin@languagecaster.com. You can also find many more examples of soccer vocabulary … [Continue reading]
Football Language: In-form side
This post explains the football phrase 'in-form side'. If you have questions or comments, please email us at: admin@languagecaster.com. You can also find many more examples of soccer vocabulary by going to our football cliches page here and … [Continue reading]