Learn English Through Football Podcast

1994 World Cup Italy vs Nigeria: In this podcast we continue with our reviews of some of the great World Cup matches by looking at the 1994 World Cup last-16 match between Italy and Nigeria.

English Through Football Podcast-April 2020 - Hard-Fought Wins: On this week's podcast, we take a look back at a Liverpool match.

Seven stages of being a football manager: Managers have yet again been in the news this week and so on this week's football-language podcast we take a look back at one of our 2009 posts that looks at some of the language used to describe the role of the football manager.

5 questions about football derbies: There are many derbies being played around the world this weekend so we thought we'd look at rivalries...

Football Language Podcast: April 2020 - This week on the football-language podcast we discuss some of the words and phrases from the week and of course we continue with our look back at some of the big moments from football's history in our series of World Cup matches.

The Language of Postponements and Cancellations: In this football language post we explain some of the language connected to postponements and cancellations...

World Cup 2010 Brazil vs Netherlands: In this podcast the languagecaster team looks back at the 2010 World Cup quarter-final match between the Netherlands and Brazil which is another game from the #WorldCupAtHome by FIFA.com

World Cup 2014 Spain vs Netherlands: In this short podcast the languagecaster team look back at the 2014 World Cup and in particular the game between Spain and the Netherlands which was recently broadcast on FIFA.com.

March the 24th 2016 saw the passing of one of the greatest footballers ever - Johan Cruyff. To remember this great player, this week's listening practice report is an adapted report from our archives. The post was originally published on May 1, 2011 as part of our World Cup Stars series. You can find explanations of key vocabulary (in bold) at the end of the post. You can 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!

March 2020 Update: Currently there is hardly any football being played around the world but the learn English through football team will continue to produce our football language podcast - a great resource for learners and teachers of English who love soccer.

Football Language Podcast - 2020 Manchester Derby: On this podcast we explain some of the football language that emerged from the past week including the word 'blunder', while we also have a football-language question about the phrase 'to rally' and look ahead to the Manchester derby.

Manchester Derby in Numbers: This listening report focuses on some of the numbers from the history of the Manchester derby

MLS 2020: This weekend sees the start of the 2020 Major League Soccer season - the 25th season - so we thought we'd take a look at how MLS is doing at 25. We also look ahead to the upcoming season and look at the favourites and the dark horses and of course some of the language used to describe Major League Soccer 2020.A

Football Language Podcast - El Clásico 2020: Some huge games this week, with el Clásico in La Liga, Juventus versus Inter in Italy, the League Cup final in England and the 'derby' between Brighton and Hove Albion and Crystal Palace! In this show we discuss the football language phrase 'under the cosh', as well as some of the news from the football world this week, including some of the Champions League games that took place. There's also a football language quiz question and some predictions at the end of the show.

I'll be looking at a few phrases from our football glossary of soccer vocabulary in this episode, specifically phrases beginning with 'under' in our 'U' category

2019-20 Arsenal vs Everton and Chelsea vs Tottenham: The Premier League returns after its short mid-week break and this week sees some huge fixtures particularly for those fighting for the Champions League places and those teams wishing to avoid relegation. We also explain a football language phrase connected to shooting, look back at some of the good, bad and ugly from the first set of matches from the last-16 in the Champions League, while we also have a football-language quiz question and some predictions.

2019-20 Champions League Last 16: English Through Football Podcast - 2019-20 Champions League Last 16: The Champions League returns after a two-month break with the first four games from the last 16 being played on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. In this podcast we look ahead to all the matches taking place in the knock-out stage and offer a prediction or two!

I'll be talking about two phrases you'll hear in football - half volley and daisy cutter

Learn English Through Football Podcast - (to) Set Up: This weeka€™s football phrase is the verb phrase 'to set up'

2019-20 - Madrid Derby: It's the 2019-20 Madrid derby which should be a cracker! We'll discuss some of the language that featured in that game along with some of the other big games frm the weekend. We explain the terms, 'to swoop for' and to 'walk the league' and we'll also feature a football language quiz question connected with derbies.

Shank: We explain the word 'shank' in this podcast...

2019-20 - FA Cup 4th Round: This week, we look at the phrase interfering with play, and we also have a football language quiz question on...

Football in China: It's Chinese New Year and so on this week's listening report we take a look at football in China.

English Through Football Podcast: It's Liverpool vs Manchester United this weekend, traditionally one of the big league games in England. We'll take a look at that game in this show as well as talk about some of the footballing stories from the week. We also have a football language section, and this week we look at the phrase 'sloppy', and bring you another football language quiz question. If you'd like the transcript to the show please show your support by becoming a patron (through Patreon). With the transcript you can improve your English by reading as you listen, or if you are a teacher of English you can use the transcript to make several activities for your learners. If you have questions or comments, email us at: [email protected] (Damian=DF Damon=DB). Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2019-20 Liverpool vs Manchester United Introduction DB: Hello everybody, my name is Damon and you are listening to Languagecaster.com's football-language podcast. Welcome to the Learn English Through Football Podcast - the podcast for all those who love the language of the beautiful game of football and an apology from me for being away for the last few weeks. Although I was away from the podcast, I have been keeping up with the football, as I'm sure Damian has, too. Damian, how are you over there in London? Is it still raining and cold? DF: Hello Damon and hello to everyone. Good to hear from you Damon, you must be happy with Liverpool? To see the rest of this transcript, and to get access to lots more content, please think about become a patron at patreon.com Check out our glossary of footballing phrases here If you have any suggestions, contact us at [email protected]

2019-20 Tottenham vs Liverpool: The Languagecaster derby took place last Saturday with league leaders Liverpool coming out on top at Tottenham's new stadium and in this podcast we take a look at some of the language that emerged from the game. We also have a language quiz, an explanation of a football cliche 'to walk the ball into the net' and much more.

2019 Festive Football Language Review: On this additional football-language podcast we look back at some of the language that emerged from the festive football fixtures in England, including words and phrases about injuries, VAR and going unbeaten...

On this week's football-language podcast, we look back at the 2019 Club World Cup final between Liverpool and Flamengo and review some of the big games from around the world that took place this weekend.

The 2019 Club World Cup is currently taking place in Qatar and the competition has already reached the final stage. In this bonus listening report we look at how the tournament is organised, some of the teams taking part and we offer a prediction about possible winners and dark horses.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2019-20 Arsenal vs Manchester City: On this week's football-language podcast we look ahead to the big game from the Premier League: Arsenal vs Manchester City. We also review some football language from the week, including sign a new deal and scrappy, we also have another football-language quiz question and of course have some predictions from the big games this week.

Damon explains the word 'scrappy' and how it is used in football.

2019-20 Champions League Final Group Matches: On this week's football-language podcast we take a look back at some of the big football-language stories from the week, explain some new football language, offer some predictions and look ahead to the final set of Champions League matches that take place this week.

Today I'll be talking about the verb phrase 'knock on the door' and how it is used in football.

2019-20 Manchester City vs Manchester United: On this week's football-language podcast - Manchester City vs Manchester United, Damon reviews the football news a€“ with stories from South America, the Champions League, and north London.

2019-20 Manchester City vs Chelsea: Domestic football returns this week after the European Championship and World Cup qualifiers that took place over the past few days. We look back at some of those games and the language that emerged form them. We also have a football-language quiz, explain some football language and try and make some predictions from the upcoming Champions League group games.

2019 Copa Libertadores Final - River Plate vs Flamengo: The biggest game in South American football takes place this weekend a€“ the Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and River Plate. In this extra listening practice post we take a look at some of the stories surrounding this huge game and of course look at some of the language used to talk about the game.

Learn English Through Football Podcast - (to) Open Up: Hi there everybody, my name is Damon, one half of the languagecaster team.

2019-20 Ireland vs Denmark: On this week's football-language podcast we review the football news and focus on international games. We also explain two football language phrase - to cushion and to be dropped - in our football language section...

In this football language podcast we look at the verb 'ping' and the two main ways it is used in football.

On this week's football-language podcast -Liverpool vs Manchester City, we review the football news a€“ with stories about big comebacks, focus on some football language a€“ how is a€˜balla€™ used? And look at some international fixtures from Asia and Europe. If you'd like the transcript to the show please show your support by becoming a patron (through Patreon). With the transcript you can improve your English by reading as you listen, or if you are a teacher of English you can use the transcript to make several activities for your learners. If you have questions or comments, email us at: [email protected] (Damon=DB). Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2019-20 Liverpool vs Manchester City DF: You're listening to Languagecaster.com's football-language podcast. Hello everyone and welcome to the Learn English Through Football Podcast - this is the podcast for all those who loveA the beautiful game of football and who also wish to improve their English language skills. My name's Damon and Ia€™m based in Japan, and ita€™s been great weather - cool, autumnal weather with lovely blue skies. The summer heat is well and truly gone! As for football, well, I watched a couple of Champions League games mid-week, including the Liverpool vs Genk game, and before that I saw Manchester United lose to Bournemouth and Liverpool snatch a victory away at Aston Villa with two late late goals last weekend. But of course, the highlight for me as a Liverpool fan was watching The Reds shred Manchester Citya€™s defence and beat them 3-1 on Sunday. Wow! Line up DB: OK we'll start with lots of news from last week in the football world, including late comebacks and red cards. After that, it's our focus on the language of football and we'll be focusing on the word 'ball' and we've got a quiz question on attacking. And that will bring us to the end of the show and our last section, predictions. Stinger: Your listening to languageaster.com (In German) DB: Right, leta€™s take a look at the footballing news in the good, the bad and the ugly. Good DB: My good for the week focuses on comebacks in the Champions League with Chelsea coming back from 4-1 down against Ajax... To see the rest of this transcript, and to get access to lots more content, please think about become a patron at patreon.com Check out our glossary of footballing phrases here If you have any suggestions, contact us at [email protected]

Overturn: Hello everyone, my name is Damon, one half of the languagecaster team. This is our weekly short audio post on the language of football, and A I'll be talking about the verb 'to overturn'.

On this week's football-language podcast we review the football news from the week, explain the phrase, 'fitness test', we also look ahead to some of the big games from next week in our predictions - we'll focus on the big top-of-the-table clash in the Premier League between Liverpool and Manchester City. We also have our weekly football language quiz question which is all about the verb 'to take' and how it is used in football.

On this week's football-language podcast, the languagecaster team review the footballing news, explain the words a€˜clipa€™ and 'trounce' and see how they are used in football, we also look ahead to some of the big games from next week in our predictions - we'll focus on the English League Cup 4th Round and some of the big games from next weekend. We also have our weekly football language quiz question which is all about the language of heavy defeats - sorry Southampton fans!

...looks back at the Champions League game between Tottenham and Crvena Zvezda and looks at language connected to the phrase to turn the corner.

On this week's football-language podcast we look back at some of the action from the European Championship qualifiers, we also explain a new phrase, a€˜to flapa€™, ask a football-language quiz question about derbies and of course we look ahead to some of the big games being played this week in our predictions.

This is our weekly short audio post on the language of football, and A I'll be talking about the word 'rout'.

2020 European Championship Qualifiers - Switzerland v Ireland: On this week's football-language podcast, we take a look at some of last week's news from the footballing world. We also explain some football language, this week we have 'misfiring', and have a football-language related quiz question. To wrap up the show we have our predictions, where we look at three of the big upcoming games from around the world, including the massive clash, Manchester United vs Liverpool.

I'll be talking about the verb phrase 'to hoof it', which is a phrase we talked about seven years ago in 2012, but I'd like to add...

European Championship Qualifiers - Czech Republic vs England: On this week's football-language podcast take a look at the news from the past week in the football world. We will be talking the language of football, explaining the phrase, 'to down a side' and we also have a football-language quiz question which is all about some language connected to penalties.

On this week's football-language podcast take a look at the news from the past week in the football world. We will be talking the language of football, explaining the phrase 'work the keeper', discuss the language of goalkeeping mistakes, as well as bringing you a football language quiz question. And in our predictions, we'll be taking a look at three big games coming up over the next week.

2019-20 Chelsea vs Liverpool: On this week's football-language podcast we look back at the action from the first set of games in the Champions League, we also explain a new phrase 'draw a foul', ask a football-language quiz question and of course we look ahead to some of the big games being played this week in our predictions.