Football Language Podcast
Since 2006 the languagecaster team have been producing football language podcasts for learners of English. We have hundreds of podcasts in which learners and teachers of English can practise their listening and also build their football vocabulary. Over the years there have been different types of podcasts but generally they last between 5 and 15 minutes with lots of different features. If you have any suggestions or questions about the podcasts then you can contact us at admin@languagecaster.com.
The Show
Our football language podcasts include some of the following features:
- Explanations of football language
- A review of the football news – with explanations and vocabulary support
- Some predictions of upcoming games
- Sometimes a football quiz
Main Features
- Authentic listening: the podcast is delivered at natural speed and feature real-life stories from the world of football.
- The podcast follows a similar format each week: an introduction, a review of the football week, an explanation of an English football phrase and predictions. All of these sections have language support for learners.
- The show focuses on a particular theme each week – usually something that is in the news at that time, for example, about a famous player or a competition that is taking place.
- As the content is authentic, it may be difficult for lower-level learners so teachers can adapt the tasks from the transcripts that are provided on our site.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: To Go Top – Learn English Through Football
In this football language podcast we look at the phrase, 'to go top' and some of its variations. We also look back at some language from the latest round of Champions League games and look ahead to this season's Copa Libertadores final. We also look ahead to this weekend's football with our predictions competition – including the final of CONMEBOL's big club final and Der Klassiker from the Bundesliga.
The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: To Go Top appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
FAQ
How can I listen to the podcast
There are three ways of listening to the show: The easiest way is to subscribe to the show – choose one of the subscription options and then sit back and wait for the latest podcast to appear. You can also click on the play now icon below the podcast post and this will allow you to be able to hear the show. You can also download the show to your computer allowing you to listen whenever you wish.
Who are the podcast presenters?
Damian and Damon are the two main presenters and you can find out more about them here.
How often does the podcast appear?
We used to have a weekly podcast that appeared at the weekend but now we have lots of different types of podcasts which appear throughout the week.
Is there a transcript?
For many of our listening posts (podcasts, main reports, football phrases) there are transcripts which can help listeners improve their listening and reading skills.
What is the format of the podcast?
Many of our podcasts feature both Damon and Damian discussing different aspects of football language. These shows last between 10 and 15 minutes and include weekly football expressions, quizzes, predictions and football language reviews of the week.
There are also shorter podcasts (3-5 minutes) which focus on either a football expression or a football topic (e.g. the language of scoring goals)
How about other materials on the site?
Lots of football-related materials for fans of the game who want to improve their English. There is a huge glossary of football terms, as well as a list of football cliches.
Learn English Through Football
Learn English Through Football