Learn English Through Football
In this football language post we look at a headline from the Telegraph newspaper here in the UK as they report on the sad passing of Diego Maradona. We explain the headline from this newspaper - a quote from Pelé - and also show some of the other … [Continue reading]
It's World Cup year and on this week's Listening Report we have chosen a report from our archives on World Cup stars. This report is on Maradona, arguably one of the best football players ever. Over the next weeks and months, we will be bringing you … [Continue reading]
In this football language post we look at a headline from the Guardian newspaper 'Rampant Reds' which is all about Liverpool's 3-0 victory over Leicester. You can see more explanations of newspaper headlines here and don't forget we have hundreds … [Continue reading]
On today’s football language listening post we look at some words and phrases connected to creating chances in football and in particular the verbs, 'to fashion'; 'to set up' and 'to conjure up'. For this audio report there is a transcript which is … [Continue reading]
In this short football language post we explain the expression 'masterclass' and how it is used in football. Check out our football glossary and football cliches pages for hundreds more explanations of the language of soccer. If you have questions … [Continue reading]
On today’s football language listening post we look at a football expression linked to transfers - parent club. For this audio report there is a transcript which is great for learners and teachers of English. If you have questions or comments about … [Continue reading]
On today’s football language listening post we look at football phrases connected to the words clean and dirty. How many expressions with dirty or clean in them are used in football? For this audio report there is a transcript which is great for … [Continue reading]
In this short football language post we explain the phrase 'thick and fast' and how it is used in football. Check out our football glossary and football cliches pages for hundreds more explanations of the language of soccer. If you have questions … [Continue reading]
In this football language post we look at a headline from the front page of the Times newspaper from the UK, 'Watkins Humbles Arsenal'. You can see more explanations of newspaper headlines here and don't forget we have hundreds more explanations of … [Continue reading]
On today’s football language listening post we look at the phrass 'Invite a foul' and explain how it's 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 take a look at some football phrases linked with talking about controversial penalties, including invite contact and go to ground. In this audio report we have a transcript which is great for learners … [Continue reading]
In this football language post we look at a headline from the front page of the Guardian newspaper from here in the UK, 'Nobby Stiles: The Heart and Soul of the Team'. You can see more explanations of newspaper headlines here and don't forget we have … [Continue reading]
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]