Learn English Through Football Podcast

In this week's football language podcast, we look at some of the football phrases from the past week, including the cliche 'can't buy a goal'.

In this short football language post we explain the expression 'Knock A Team Out Of The Cup'.

In this short football language post we explain the expression 'to be in the hat' which is often used when describing knockout football.

In this short football language podcast, we talk abut the phrase 'not at the races', along with some other football language.A

In this short football language post, we take a look at some language connected with players on the bench, or players who want to play in the first team. Check out our football glossary A and A football cliches pages for loads more explanations of the language of soccer. If you have questions or comments about this, or any other football phrase, you can email us at: [email protected]. (DB=Damon) Learn English Through Football Podcast: The Pecking Order DB: Youa€™re listening to languagecaster.com. Hi everyone, this is the Learn English Through Football Podcast brought to you by the languagecaster.com team - Damian and myself Damon. Happy New Year, and we hope you are all well and that you have a great 2021 wherever you are. On today's show I'll be talking about some phrases connected with players who are not 'starters'. These players are not in the first 11, but they are trying hard to get into the starting 11. On today's show I'll be talking about some phrases connected with players who are not 'starters' - they are not in the first 11 - who are trying hard to get into the starting 11. Pecking Order We'll start with the phrase 'pecking order', which is a phrase that originally describes chickens, or roosters, the male chicken, and to peck is the verb to describe a bird using its beak to strike or eat something. When male chickens, or roosters, fight, they peck each other. If a chicken is top of the pecking order, it means they are the dominant or strongest bird. The pecking order is like a ranking and we use it in many situations, and in football we use it to describe which players are in the first 11 or far from the starting team. So, if a player is way down the pecking order, they are not close to being chosen for the first team. If a player is moving up the pecking order, they are doing well in training and the manager may be thinking about choosing them to start a match. http://gty.im/1230348580 Here is an example from the Irish Mirror talking about the England team: 'Rooney reckons the teenager (Mason Greenwood) is more of a natural goalscorer than Rashford and deserves to be second in the pecking order.' Here Wayne Rooney, ex Manchester United and England striker is saying that Greenwood should be considered as the next choice striker, after Kane. Stinger: You are listening to languagecaster.com (in Welsh) OK, next we have two phrases to describe a player who has moved up the pecking order. The phrases are 'push for a place' and 'knock on the door'. Push for a place The first phrase, push for a place, means a player is trying really hard in training to get a start int he first team. They are playing very well, which puts pressure on the manager. the manager has to decide whether to reward the effort of the player pushing for a place, and choose them for the team. http://gty.im/1163073368 Here's a BBC headline with an example from 2018 about the 18-year Ben Woodburn, then at Liverpool: 'Wales boss Ryan Giggs is expecting Liverpool's Ben Woodburn to be pushing for a first-team place next season.' Knock on the door The next phrase is knock on the door, which means a player is doing well in training, has maybe caught the manager's eye, and should be considered for the first team. In this phrase, the 'door' means the manager's door, so the image is of a player knocking on the manager's door to say they are ready for the first team.A Here is an example from the Liverpool Echo : "Jurgen Klopp has highlighted four Liverpool youngsters who are knocking on the door of the first team." This line means that some youth players are close to the first team; they are close to opening the door to a starting place in the first team. Another meaning of knock on the door is used in a game to describe a team putting pressure on their opponent and close to scoring - the 'door' on this case is the opponent's defence. Stinger: You are listening to languagecaster.com (Vasco da Gama fan) So, there we have three phrases talking about players close to the first team:A pecking order, push for a place and knock on the door. Join Damian and me next year for more on the language of football. Have a happy, healthy and peaceful new year! Ta-ra! Check out our glossary of footballing phrases here. If you have any suggestions, contact us at [email protected]

On today's football language listening post we look at some words and phrases connected to when a team is knocked out of a cup competition - the language of elimination.

In this short football language post we explain the expression 'take the ball to the corner flag' and how it is used in football.

In this short football language post we explain the expression 'pick your spot' and how it is used in football.

In this short football language post we explain the expression 'to toy with an opponent' and how it is used in football.

In this short football language post we explain the expression 'the goal led a charmed life' and how it is used in football.

In this short football language post, we take a look at some language connected with missing a good chance. Check out our football glossary A and A football cliches pages for hundreds more explanations of the language of soccer. If you have questions or comments about this or any other phrase then email us at: [email protected]. (DB=Damon) Learn English Through Football Podcast: Work the keeper DB: Youa€™re listening to languagecaster.com. Hi everyone, thanks for dropping by. This is the Learn English Through Football Podcast brought to you by the languagecaster.com team - Damian and myself Damon. We hope you are all well and that you are managing to enjoy the football wherever you are. Ia€™m based in Japan, where recently Kawasaki Frontale A were crowned champs of J League. Their supporters will be enjoying that feeling, while Ia€™m enjoying the clear blue skies that we have over here in Tokyo at the moment. You are listening to languagecaster.com (Kawasaki fan) DB: Yes, you are listening to languagecaster.com and that was, as you heard, a message from a Kawasaki-Frontale fan. Introduction On todaya€™s short football language podcast, wea€™re going to focus on some typical phrases used to describe a disappointing shot and the action around it. But before that, just to remind you that you can get in touch with us by emailing [email protected], by coming along to our site at languagecaster.com, or by checking us out on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram - just look for languagecaster and learning English through football. And you can also support what we do by becoming a supporter via patron.com/languagecaster. We really appreciate the support we receive which allows us to pay for our sitea€™s running costs! A Good Opportunity OK, leta€™s turn to todaya€™s theme - a missed shot, especially a shot when the player has a good chance of scoring. The player could be through on goal, meaning he or she has received the ball and has got behind the defence. The player may be one-on-one with the keeper: again, this means the attacking player has beaten the defense and only has the keeper in front of them. Or maybe the player has found some space in or around the area - they have the ball under control and they have some time before a defender can reach them. In all of these cases, we expect the attacking player to have a good chance of scoring. So, just to recap, the attacker is through on goal, or is one-on-one with the keeper, or has found some space in the area. The Missed Shot Now, leta€™s move on to the next phase of play, when the attacker shoots, and particularly if the player shoots wide of the posts or over the bar. This is obviously disappointing, as everyone expected a good chance to score. In this situation we might hear the cliche - shea€™s got to do better or he has to do better, both 'got' and 'had' can be used. As with many cliches - like ita€™s a game of two halves - this phrase is obvious: of course the player wanted to do better, wanted to shoot on target, should have had a better shot. Nevertheless, you will hear this a lot when a player misses a good chance. Another phrase could be, hea€™s got to make the keeper work, meaning the shot should at least be on target - it should make the keeper make a save. The phrase could also be shea€™s got to work the keeper. So, a player has found some space in the area and shoots, but wide - you might say a€˜hea€™s got to do better therea€™ or a€˜shea€™s got to work the keepera€™. Of course, there could be many ways to describe a shot that misses: it could be a scuffed shot, it could be dragged wide, it could be blazed over. Come along to languagecaster.com and check out our glossary for more on the language of shots. You are listening to languagecaster.com (German) DB: And that message was in German Wrap Up DB: Right, before we go, just to let you know you can also check out our recent post this week, which focuses on some language to describe different types of goalkeeper, for example one who is good with their feet. Check it out and let usA know if you have any ideas for football phrases: we are always interested in questions and suggestions, and also love to hear about football phrases in other languages, too. For example, how would you describe the situation we have looked at today, when a player, in aA good position, wastes a chance to score? Let us know at [email protected] or reply to our social media posts. Good Bye DB: And finally, another sad piece of news this week, with the passing of Paulo Rossi, the Italian who lit up the 1982 World Cup. RIP Rossi. http://gty.im/79044229 Check out our glossary of footballing phrases here. If you have any suggestions, contact us at [email protected]

In this short football language post the languagecaster team get together to talk about their teams' start to the season. Damon is a Liverpool fan and Damian supports Tottenham, and, for a while, they were both top of the league divided only by goal difference.

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.

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'.

In this short football language post we explain the expression 'masterclass' and how it is used in football.

On today's football language listening post we look at a football expression linked to transfers - parent club.

On todaya€™s football language listening post we look at football phrases connected to the words clean and dirty.

Invite a foul: On today's football language listening post we look at the phrase 'Invite a foul' and explain how it can be used in football.

Today's football language listening post looks at football phrases linked with controversial penalties: invite contact and go to ground.

Second debut: we take a look at the phrase 'second debut' and explain how we use it in football.

Main Report: World Cup Stars - This week's podcast is all about Pele - one of the greatest ever.

'Home' and how it used in football is the focus of this short podcast. WeA explain how it is used as a noun or adjective with other words.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2020-21 Season - Manchester United 6-1 Tottenham: This season we are focusing more on the language of football.

On todaya€™s football language listening post we look at the phrase 'Ease through' and explain how it can be used in football.

On todaya€™s football language listening post, we look at the phrase 'Seven-goal thriller' and explain how it can be used in football.

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.

On todaya€™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.

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.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2020 Champions League Final Preview: 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 from that game to explain what happened.

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

Football Language Podcast: 2020 Women's Champions League

Football Language Podcast: 2019-20 Review of Tottenham's Season - In this football language podcast I review some of the highs and lows from Totenham's 2019-20 season. We will look at some of the language from the good, the bad and the ugly parts of the season.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2019-20 Final Day of the Season: This week's football-language podcast looks ahead to the final day of the 2019-20 season - almost a year after the season kicked off last August. We look ahead to some of the key final fixtures taking place this Sunday in our predictions section, we also explain some football language that has emerged from the week including the phrase, 'as it stands'. There is also a review of the football week, a football-language quiz question and some new polls.

Learn English Through Football: July 2020 FA Cup Semi Final and Real Madrid - This week's football-language podcast reviews the FA Cup semi-finals and also looks at some football language that emerged from the week, including the phrase 'flighted pass'.

2020 North London Derby and Champions League Draw -

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Bayern Hunt Treble-2020.A This week's podcast takes a look at Bayern Munich's hopes of a treble

Football Language - In the News: Manchester City 4-0 Liverpool 2020: In this short football language podcast we discuss some of the football language connected with a match in the news.

2020 Premier League Champions Liverpool

Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2020 Premier League Champions Liverpool in Numbers: On this short football language podcast we take a look at some of the key numbers from Liverpool's 2020 title winning season.

Football Language Podcast: June 2020 - June 2020 Everton v Liverpool. On this week's football-language podcast we welcome back the Premier League and look back at some of the games that have already been played and of course look ahead to some more of the games taking place. We also explain a football language expression about the rustiness of some of the players after three months without any football. There is also a football-language question about the word 'to ping' and we have predictions - lots of predictions! Listen to the podcast by clicking on the file below - you can also subscribe and listen to all our football-language podcasts - there are hundreds of them dating from way back in 2006! You can improve your English by reading the transcript as you listen, or if you are a teacher of English you can use the transcript to make several listening and/or reading activities for your learners. We have also created a listening gap fill exercise based on a section of this podcast. If you have questions or comments then you can email us at: [email protected] (Damon=DB; Damian=DF). Football Language Podcast: June 2020 Everton v Liverpool Introduction DB: You are listening to languagecaster.com. Welcome everyone to the show for all those who love the beautiful game of football and who are also interested in improving their English language skills. My name is Damon and I'm based in Tokyo, which has just lifted its COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, so all shops and restaurants can open and there are no travel restrictions. Still a bit strange and social distancing and masks are strongly recommended. And this coincides with the return of the Premier League this week, which joined other major football leagues in Europe and elsewhere in restarting. I enjoyed watching a few of the Premier League games, including Manchester City versus Arsenal and Tottenham vs Manchester United. Damian, how do you feel with the point Spurs got against Man United and how is the lockdown in England? DF: Hello Damon and hi to everyone listening in - we hope you are all well. Things here in London are moving towards a lifting of lockdown but there are still many restrictions including of course that football matches have to be played in empty stadiums. But at least football is back! All Premier League games are being shown live on TV here in the UK and as we have been starved of football for over 100 days I have managed to see all of them so far as well as a couple of La Liga games! Watching Spurs play was strange in front of no fans in their new stadium but if I'd been offered a point before the game started I would have taken it but then being one-nil up with ten minutes to go I was disappointed that United equalised from the penalty spot. A 1-1 draw was a fair result I suppose. How about you with Liverpool in the derby? DB: Like you, the result was fair. Neither side really carried much attacking threat, but Everton could have nicked it at the end. Another point and five more to go to win the title. I think it might be more difficult than some people think for Liverpool to get those five points! DF: OK, now what's on the rest of the show? Line up DB: OK, we'll start with a little review of the football news, followed by some English for football language, and this week A we explain 'rusty' a word connected with this strange season as players return to action after the break. We also have a football-language quiz question which this week looks at the verb 'to ping'. After that, we'll take a look back at some of the games this weekend including the big one, for me at least, which was the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool we've already mentioned. You are listening to languagecaster.com (in Welsh) DF: Yes, you are listening to languagecaster.com and that message was in Welsh. Remember that you can send on a message in your own language to us here at [email protected]. DB: OK, let's kick off with some good news from the football world. Damian, what good news story have you chosen? Football News - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Good DF: Well, it was not a huge surprise but Bayern Munich wrapped up their eighth Bundesliga title in a row after defeating Werder Bremen 1-0 last Wednesday. They followed that up with another win at the weekend over Freiburg - their 12th in succession - to move ten points clear of second place Dortmund. Robert Lewandowski scored another brace in that game to take his tally for the season to 33 in the league - a record for most goals by a foreign player in Germany. The Bavarian side play Leverkusen in the German cup final in two weeks and of course are still in the Champions League so will be eyeing a treble. DF: Well done to Napoli who also won some silverware as they defeated Juventus 4-2 in a penalty shoot out to win the Italian Cup. The final went to penalties after the game had finished scoreless and this was the fi

Learn English Through Football Podcast - Showboat and Play to the Crowd: Welcome everyone to this short football language podcast.

Football Language Podcast: June 2020 - Coppa Italia Final and Manchester City v Arsenal - On this week's football-language podcast we discuss some of the language that has appeared in the football world this week, including the phrases, 'dispatch' and 'pitch invader'.

Football Language Podcast: June 2020 - Premier League set to restart: On this week's football-language podcast we take a look at some of the news from the football world.

Bayern Munich March On: On this week's football-language podcast we review some of the language used to describe the latest Bundesliga matches as Bayern continue to dominate. We also explain a new football phrase ask a football-language quiz and try some predictions.

Football Language Podcast: It's the hope that kills you - Champions League Final 2019: On this extra football-language podcast we take a look at the football phrase, 'it's the hope that kills you' as I look back at the 2019 Champions League final and attempt to address the pain that football fans feel when their favourite team loses!

English Through Football Podcast - 1998 World Cup England vs Argentina: In this podcast we continue with our reviews of some of the great World Cup matches by looking at the England versus Argentina game from 1998.

Football in the Bundesliga has been back for over a week now and on this show, we take a look at some of the language connected with one of these Bundesliga matches from the week - the Berlin derby between Hertha and Union.

Bundesliga Returns: The Bundesliga is back after a two-month break and on this podcast we look ahead to the final nine matches of the season.

Laying down a marker: On this week's podcast, Damon picks one of his team's key matches and discusses some of the football language used...

1990 World Cup Netherlands vs West Germany: