Learn English Through Football
In this football language post we look at a headline from the front page of the Independent newspaper from here in the UK, 'Rashford Piles Pressure on PM over Free Meals'. You can see more explanations of newspaper headlines here and don't forget we … [Continue reading]
On today’s football language listening post we take a look at the phrase 'second debut' and explain how we use it in football. In this audio report we have a transcript which is great for learners and teachers of English. If you have questions or … [Continue reading]
World Cup Stars: Pelé - This week's podcast is all about Pelé - one of the greatest ever footballers. You can listen to the podcast by clicking on the file below while you can also subscribe and listen to all our football-language podcasts. If you'd … [Continue reading]
'Home' and how it used in football is the focus of this short podcast. We explain how it is used as a noun or adjective with other words. For this audio report there is a transcript which is great for learners and teachers of English. If you have … [Continue reading]
In this football language post we look at the headline, 'All at sixes and sevens' from the Daily Mirror football page from October 5th 2020 which describes two high-scoring games from the Premier League this weekend. You can see more explanations of … [Continue reading]
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2020-21 Season - Manchester United 1-6 Tottenham: This season we are focusing more on the language of football. We hope teachers of English and learners of English, and of course lovers of football, will find … [Continue reading]
On today’s football language listening post we look at the phrase 'Ease through' and explain how it can be used in football. For this audio report there is a transcript which is great for learners and teachers of English. If you have questions or … [Continue reading]
On today’s football language listening post we look at the phrase 'Seven-goal thriller' and explain how it can be used in football. For this audio report there is a transcript which is great for learners and teachers of English. If you have questions … [Continue reading]
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2020-21 Season - Predictions for Liverpool: In this short podcast, one of the languagecaster team, a Liverpool fan, takes a look at Liverpool and their chances in the 2020-21 league season. We hope teachers of … [Continue reading]
On today’s football language listening, we look at the phrase 'up and running' and explain some of the different ways that it can be used in football. For this audio report there is a transcript which is great for learners and teachers of English. If … [Continue reading]
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2020-21 Season - Premier League Kick Off: It's languagecaster's first podcast of the new season. This season we will focus more on the language of football. We hope teachers of English and learners of English, … [Continue reading]
In this football language post we look at the headline, 'Jose Puts Boot In' from the Daily Star football page from September 15th 2020 which describes the Tottenham manager's reaction to his side's defeat against Everton in their opening game of the … [Continue reading]
In this football language post we explain the expression 'towering header' which is used to describe a powerful header from a player who has risen high above the defenders. Don't forget we have hundreds more explanations of football language in our … [Continue reading]
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2020 Champions League Final Review: This week's football-language podcast looks back at the Champions League final between PSG and Bayern Munich which took place on Sunday. We focus on some football language … [Continue reading]
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2020 Champions League Final Preview: This week's football-language podcast looks ahead to the Champions League final between PSG and Bayern Munich which takes place this weekend. We also explain some football … [Continue reading]
Introduction DF: You're listening to the Learn English Through Football Podcast. Hi everybody this is Damian from the languagecaster team and I hope you are all doing well. Now this short podcast today is going to be looking ahead to the 2020 … [Continue reading]
In this football language post we explain the football cliche 'to telegraph a pass' which is used when describing a bad pass thanks to a defender reading and intercepting it. Don't forget we have hundreds more explanations of football language in our … [Continue reading]
In this football language post we explain the football phrase 'a game too far' which is used when a team has managed to go further than expected in a tournament but then loses the next game - a game too far. Don't forget we have hundreds more … [Continue reading]
In this football language post we explain the phrase 'open goal' which is used to describe a really bad miss by a player in front of the goal. Don't forget we have hundreds more explanations of football language in our football glossary and we also … [Continue reading]
Learn English Through Football Podcast - 2020 Champions and Europa League Finals Tournament: This week's football-language podcast looks ahead to the Champions League and the Europa League tournaments that are being played in Portugal and Germany … [Continue reading]