In this football language post we look at the phrase, 'Power home a header' from the England versus Serbia match at the 2024 Euros.
Today’s Euro 2024 phrase is ‘Lay Down a Marker‘ which was used to describe the match between Spain and Croatia. Learn...
We explain the term 'Kickstart their campaign' which was used to describe Germany's performance in the opening game of the 2024 European...
The Learn English Through Football podcast explains the language of football: This week, we look at the word 'heavy' and its use in...
Do the double: In this football language podcast we look back at a weekend full of cup finals across Europe and explain some...
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Learn English Through Football: (to) Claw: This week, we look at the word 'claw', and how it is used in combination with other words.
The learn English through football podcast explains the language of football: the words, phrases, and cliches used in the game. This week...
In this football language podcast we look at the word 'stand' and see how it is used in different ways in football.
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In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'turn around (the game)' which is used to describe comebacks.
Football Language Podcast: This week, we look at the verb 'to lump'.
Learn English Through Football: Shithousery: This week, we look at the word 'shithousery', and its place in the language of football.
In this football language post we explain the term 'AFCON' which is the name of the main tournament for national sidesA in Africa.
This week, we look at the word 'thunder' and how it is used in football including thunderous and blood and thunder
confederation: In this football language post we explain the term 'Confederation' which are the organisations in charge of governing...
In this football-language podcast, we look back at some of the language from the Manchester City versus Liverpool match, including 'mis-hit'
In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'rattle the crossbar' or 'rattle the woodwork' which we use to describe a shot...
In this football language post we explain the expression 'to rescue a point' which is when a team draws a game thanks to a late goal.
In this football language post we explain the expression 'to be at it' which is used when a player or a team are playing really well.
In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'fortress' which is used to describe a stadium where the home team does not lose...
This podcast is for those who love football and want to improve their English. This week, we look at ways to say score with the noun 'home'.
In this football language post we look at some of the meanings of the word 'challenge' in football including one connected to tackling...
This podcast is for those who love football and also want to improve their English. This week, we explain the nickname for Everton FC.
When we use the phrase 'an orange card', we believe a tackle is between a yellow card and a red card. The tackle is bad and could be a red.
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In this podcast we introduce a phrase used in football to talk about a type of player. The phrase is 'piano carrier'.
In this football language post we explain the expression 'to wipe the floor with' which is used to describe when one team thrashes another...
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In this football language post we explain the expression 'victory parade' which is used to describe how a team celebrates after winning a...
In this football language post we explain the expression 'to part ways' which is used to describe the situation when a manager is asked to...