Learn English Through Football Podcast

This football language podcast looks at some football language from the 2nd legs of the knockout round in the Champions League, including to dump out.

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'Foul and abusive language' after Real Madrid player Jude Bellingham was shown the red card against Osasuna in La Liga.

In this week's football-language podcast we look back at some language from the Champions League play-off games, including 'settle the tie' from the Manchester City versus Real Madrid first leg

In this football phrase of the week, we talk about the football phrase 'under the lights', connected with theupcoming Merseyside derby.

This football language podcast looks at some football language from an FA Cup tie between Man United vs Leicester, including to squeak past.

In this football phrase of the week we introduce the football phrase 'touching distance', connected with the Arsenal vs Man City game.

In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from this week's European action, including the phrase 'seal a spot'.

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to bring down in the box' from the Chelsea versus Arsenal game in the WSL.

In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from game seven of the Champions League group stage, including 'goal fest'.

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to throw away a lead' after Arsenal drew 2-2 with Aston Villa

In this football language podcast we take a look at the phrase 'winning run', and other similar phrases.

This week's football phrase of the week is the verb, 'to rattle' and how it can be used in footbal to talk about shots and also pressure.

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, nick a win' which is connected with the match played between Liverpool and Manchester United this week.

2024 Review (Part 1): In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language that emerged from some of the big stories of the year [2024].

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'straight defeat' after Manchester United lost another Premier League match at home.

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to stretch their lead ' after Liverpool's win over the Christmas fixtures

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, theirs to lose' which has been in the news after Liverpool stayed top of the Premier League after beating Tottenham 6-3.

In this football language podcast we are looking at 'goalkeeping gaffes' as well as the term to describe scoring directly from a corner.

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'to be sacked after a defeat' which has been in the news after two Premier League managers lost their jobs at the weekend.

In this football language podcast we talk about a phrase originally from farming used in football: to shepherd.

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'home form' and explain how it is used in football.

In this football language podcast we look at the phrase, 'to clinch the title' after Botafogo's first ever win in the 2024 Copa Libertadores final last weekend. We also look forward to this weekend's football in our predictions competition - including a London derby and the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'on toast' and explain how it is used in football.

In this football language podcast we look at the phrase, 'to go top' and some of its variations. We also look back at some language from the latest round of Champions League games and look ahead to this season's Copa Libertadores final. We also look ahead to this weekend's football with our predictions competition - including the final of CONMEBOL's big club final and Der Klassiker from the Bundesliga.

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'to rout another team' and explain how it is used in football.

In this football language podcast we talk about the noun 'slump' and how it is used in football and also look at some big games this weekend.In this football language podcast we talk about the noun 'slump' and how it is used in football and also look at some big games this weekend.

In this football language podcast we take a look at the phrase, 'silence the crowd' and how it is used in football.

In this football language podcast we take a look at the phrase, 'can't live with them' and how it is used in football. We also look ahead to next weekend's football with our predictions competition.

In this football language podcast we look back at an extraordinary weekend of late goals in the Premier League. We also explain some of the language from the 2024 el Clásico including, 'move 6 points clear' and 'clinical finish'. We also look ahead to next weekend's football with our predictions competition - this week is an Premier League week.

In this football language podcast we look at some language from non-league football, including 'capacity crowd', as well as some football language from some of the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including 'turn the ball into the net'.

In this football language podcast we will talk about a word which is used in English football only; the word is 'Spursy'...

In this football language podcast we look at some language from Matchday 2 of this season's Champions League, including 'mis-match'; 'convert a penalty' and 'rocked'. We also look back at some language from the Liverpool and Tottenham games and of course look ahead to the weekend's football with our predictions competition.

In this football language podcast we focus on the Manchester City v Arsenal match last weekend, and discuss the term 'dark arts'.

In this football language podcast we look at some language that emerged from matchday 1 of this season's Champions League.

In this football language podcast we look at some language from the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers from both the South American and Asian regions.

Going to the match: In this football language podcast we have a short report of Damian's trip to a Premier League match.

In this football language podcast we look ahead to the start of the 2024-25 Bundesliga season. Can Leverkusen retain their title? Who are the contenders for the title? Will Kane finally win some silverware? Which teams will be relegated?

In this football language podcast we look ahead to the 2024-25 Premier League season. Which teams will be challenging for the title? How about the top four? Will the promoted teams avoid relegation? Who will be the top scorer and of course how will our favourite teas Liverpool and Tottenham get on this season?

In this football language podcast we look back at some of the good, the bad and the ugly from the 2024 Olympics. We also explain the phrases 'to take on' and 'to take place' and give some predictions.

In this football language podcast we look back at the 2024 Euros and review some of the best (and worst) by looking at some statistics from the tournament.

In this football language podcast we look ahead to the 2024 Euro final that's taking place this weekend between Spain and England.

Euro 2024 Week 1: In this football language podcast we look back at the first week of the 2024 Euros and discuss some of the good, the bad...Euro 2024 Week 1: In this football language podcast we look back at the first week of the 2024 Euros and discuss some of the good, the bad...

Euro 2024: Preview and Predictions

The Learn English Through Football podcast explains the language of football: This week, we look at the word 'heavy' and its use in football.

Do the double: In this football language podcast we look back at a weekend full of cup finals across Europe and explain some...

Fifth Straight Title: In this football language podcast we look back at the final day from the 2024 Women's Super League which saw Chelsea...

The learn English through football podcast explains the language of football: This week, we look at a cliche: If you'd offered me that...

Learn English Through Football: (to) Claw: This week, we look at the word 'claw', and how it is used in combination with other words.

In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language to describe the four first leg quarter finals of the Champions league which are all delicately poised - all eight sides feel they still have a chance of qualifying for the semi finals.

The learn English through football podcast explains the language of football: the words, phrases, and cliches used in the game. This week, we look at the word 'cameo'.