Learn English Through Football
2019-20 Champions League Final Group Matches: On this week's football-language podcast we take a look back at some of the big football-language stories from the week, explain some new football language, offer some predictions and look ahead to the … [Continue reading]
Languagecaster Predictions 2019-20 Champions League Group Stage Final Games It's the final set of Champions League group stage matches this week and there are some huge games as teams battle to qualify for the knock-out rounds. Holders Liverpool … [Continue reading]
Learn English Through Football Podcast - (to) Knock on the Door: Hi there everybody, my name is Damon, one half of the languagecaster team. Today I'll be talking about the verb phrase 'knock on the door' and how it is used in football. If you have … [Continue reading]
In this football language post we look at the phrase 'blatant penalty'. There are many more expressions connected to penalties in our football glossary. If you have questions or comments about this or any other phrase then email us at: … [Continue reading]
Languagecaster Predictions 2019-20: Languagecaster Predictions: Week 13 - The Manchester Derby The big game this week is the Manchester derby - can reigning champions continue their chase of leaders Liverpool by defeating rivals United on Saturday … [Continue reading]
In this football language post we look at the phrase, 'cruise to victory' which describes a situation when a team easily, very easily, wins a match. If you have questions or comments about this or any other phrase then email us at: … [Continue reading]
Languagecaster Predictions 2019-20: Game Week 12 - 2019-20 Merseyside Derby and Man Utd vs Tottenham There is a mid-week set of fixtures this week (on Tuesday and Wednesay) which sees all Premier League clubs playing their 15th game of the season. … [Continue reading]
2019-20 Manchester City vs Manchester United: On this week's football-language podcast - Manchester City vs Manchester United, Damon reviews the football news – with stories from South America, the Champions League, and north London. He will also … [Continue reading]
In this football language post we look at a phrase that is becoming more popular in football as we find ways to describe shots on goal - expected goals or xG. If you have questions or comments about this or any other phrase then email us at: … [Continue reading]
In this football language post we look at the phrase 'to Plant a Header', used to describe a type of header. If you have questions or comments about this or any other phrase then email us at: admin@languagecaster.com. When we talk about heading … [Continue reading]
In this football language post we introduce a crossword worksheet. All clues are connected with the language of tackling and passing in football. How good is your vocabulary knowledge? Download the PDF attached and test your knowledge. If you want … [Continue reading]
Languagecaster Predictions 2019-20: Game Week 11 - 2019-20 Norwich City vs Arsenal Lowly Norwich City host Arsenal, who sacked their manager Unai Emery this week, in a game that both teams need to win. We feature three other games from the Premier … [Continue reading]
In this football language post we look at the phrase 'to encroach' which is sometimes heard when there is a penalty to be taken. If you have questions or comments about this or any other phrase then email us at: admin@languagecaster.com. Law 14 in … [Continue reading]
2019-20 Manchester City vs Chelsea: Domestic football returns this week after the European Championship and World Cup qualifiers that took place over the past few days. We look back at some of those games and some of the language that emerged from … [Continue reading]
Languagecaster Predictions 2019-20: Game Week 10 - 2019-20 Champions League Group Stage - Liverpool vs Napoli The Champions League group stage continues this week with the fifth set of matches taking place that include some big games indeed. Spurs … [Continue reading]
2019 Copa Libertadores Final - River Plate vs Flamengo: The biggest game in South American football takes place this weekend – the Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and River Plate. In this extra listening practice post we take a look at some … [Continue reading]