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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Galaxy Champions, United and City Struggle in Europe

November 24, 2011 by Learn English through Football Leave a Comment

In this week’s review section, we congratulate the new MLS champions LA Galaxy, while we also feature the poor results of the two Manchester clubs in Europe.

Languagecaster Podcast: Profile of Sir Alex Ferguson

May 7, 2011 by Learn English through Football Leave a Comment

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This week’s podcast features one of the greatest managers in the modern game: Sir Alex Ferguson.

Main Listening Report: Profile of Sir Alex Ferguson

May 6, 2011 by Learn English through Football Leave a Comment

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With Manchester United on the verge of a record-breaking 19th league title and a Champions League final to look forward to, this week languagecaster profiles the Red Devils Manager, Sir Alex Ferguson.

David Beckham and the Half-Time Dance

July 23, 2009 by Learn English through Football 1 Comment

[print_link] It seems that America is fallng out of love with David Beckham. Read the article on the former England captain’s current troubles at his club LA Galaxy. Vocabulary in bold is explained at the end of the post to help you with comprehension. David Beckham’s return to LA after his Italian break has not […]

Week 28: The good, the bad and the ugly

February 18, 2009 by Learn English through Football Leave a Comment

[print_link] Jose Mourinho, David Beckham, Arsenal and a poor translation all feature in this week’s good, the bad and the ugly – the review of the football week on languagecaster’s football podcast. Click on the links below to find out more on all of these stories. Explanations of key vocabulary (in bold) can be found […]

Week 27: Vocabulary

February 13, 2009 by grell Leave a Comment

[print_link] Learn some of the words and phrases from languagecaster’s Good, Bad and Ugly section of the podcast. For more English practice check out our worksheets, football glossary and English for football phrases. Outfielder: all players except the goalkeeper on a football team Example: David Beckham receives his 108th cap for England. That equals Bobby […]

2009 Week 27: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – International Friendlies

February 12, 2009 by grell Leave a Comment

International Friendlies

Week 25: Vocabulary

February 1, 2009 by grell Leave a Comment

[print_link] Learn some of the words and phrases from languagecaster’s Good, Bad and Ugly section of the podcast. For more English practice check out our worksheets, football glossary and English for football phrases. Keep a clean sheet: stop another team scoring, not allowing any goals Example: Manchester United keep a clean sheet for a record […]

Podcast 25: The Transfer Window

January 30, 2009 by Learn English through Football 1 Comment

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Week 25: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

January 29, 2009 by grell Leave a Comment

[print_link] Manchester United’s defence, David Beckham, South American teams and serious allegations all feature in this week’s good, the bad and the ugly – the review of the football week on languagecaster’s football podcast. Click on the links below to find out more on all of these stories. Good Manchester United keep a clean sheet […]

Podcast 23: Ryan Giggs

January 15, 2009 by Learn English through Football Leave a Comment

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Week 23: Predictions (DB 105-89 DF)

January 14, 2009 by Learn English through Football Leave a Comment

[print_link] The Merseyside derby, Premier League relegation battles, Beckham’s home debut and a possible shock in the Carling Cup all feature on this week’s predictions. Damon won last week 7-5 and will be hoping to maintain this winning form till the end of the season. [TABLE=113]

Podcast 22: Beckham, AC Milan and Tattoos

January 9, 2009 by grell 6 Comments

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Podcast 16: MLS 2008

November 27, 2008 by Learn English through Football 2 Comments

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Vocabulary: Week 11

October 25, 2008 by Learn English through Football Leave a Comment

Here are some words and phrases you can hear on languagecaster’s Podcast’s Good, Bad and Ugly section – a review of the footballing news. For more English practice check out our worksheets, football glossary and English for football phrases. Spectacular: Amazing, wonderful, fantastic Example: There were two spectacular overhead kicks on show in the Liverpool […]

Podcast Week 8: Paul Gascoigne

October 4, 2008 by Learn English through Football Leave a Comment

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On this week’s show we review the life and times of former England star Paul Gascoigne, as well as looking back at all the football news from around the world.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Week 7

September 26, 2008 by grell Leave a Comment

The Good Premier League newcomers Hull continue to pick up points and remain in the top half of the table after five games. Last weekend they got a good result drawing with Everton to notch their eighth point of the season. Good news for the Tigers. Very good for the ‘Vs’ in La Liga: Valencia […]

Vocabulary: Week 5

September 14, 2008 by Learn English through Football Leave a Comment

Here are some words and phrases you can hear on languagecaster’s Full Podcast’s Good, Bad and Ugly section – a review of the footballing news. For more English practice check out our worksheets, football glossary and English for football phrases as well as the Learners’ Podcast. to net: to score a goal Example: Miroslav Klose […]