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On this week's show we introduce the phrase 'Can't win the title in August but you can lose it' which is used... The post Football Cliche: Can’t win the title in August but you can lose it appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

La Liga kicks off this weekend and on this week’s show we ask whether the Spanish League is now better than the Premier League. Read our football news review in the good, the bad and the ugly Check out a new football expression in English for Football Follow the weekly predictions battle between Damon and […] The post Week 3 Podcast: La Liga vs The Premier League appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

On this week’s show we start a feature which takes a look at some of the great World Cup players through the ages. Of course next year is the 2010 World Cup, so we hope you’ll enjoy our look at some of the best players to grace any football field. To start we look at […] The post Podcast 2: World Cup Greats – Pelé appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

The Premier League season kicks off this weekend which means that languagecaster’s football podcast is back. On this week’s first show of the season we hear from an Arsenal fan on his team’s prospects for the year. Read our football news review in the good, the bad and the ugly Check out a new football […] The post Podcast 1: The New Premier League Season appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

The final podcast of the 2008-2009 season. Damon and Damian take a look back at the good, the bad and the ugly moments of another great footballing year. The next languagecaster.com season starts in August 2009 and it should be a great one with the World Cup in 2010. Subscribe to our Newsletter in the […] The post Podcast 43: A Quick Look Back at 2008-2009 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

On this week’s show we look back at the Champions League final, look forward to the FA Cup final and ask some fans what they really thought of their teams’ performances this season. In addition we: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English […] The post Podcast 42: Fans’ Review of the Season appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

The leagues around Europe are reaching their climaxes and on this week’s show languagecaster takes a look at how three of the big leagues were decided. We also… Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in […] The post Podcast 41: The Winners! appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

While the season in Europe is coming to a close, things in South America are just beginning to hot up, so languagecaster takes a look at the biggest cup competition south of the equator. In addition we: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in […] The post Podcast 40: The Copa Libertadores appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

There are only four games left in the Bundesliga and still five teams can win the title. This week’s podcast focuses on the final run-in to an action-packed season in Germany and looks at the battles at the top and the bottom of the league. In addition we: Review the football news in the Good, […] The post Podcast 39: Bundesliga run-in appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

2009 Barcelona vs Real Madrid: This week Barcelona visit their great rivals Real Madrid in La Liga's El Clasico. Madrid are only four points behind the previously unstoppable Barcelona and would love to get closer. On this week's show we look at the rivalry between these two famous clubs. The post Podcast 38: 2009 Barcelona vs Real Madrid appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

There are only five games to play in the Premier League and no doubt there will be more twists and turns at this exciting stage of the season and so on this week’s show we take a look at the Premier League title race. In addition we: Review the football news in the Good, the […] The post Podcast 37: Premier League Title Race appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This week, the FA Cup semi finals is our main piece and we look at why all four teams are in it to win it. In addition we: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in […] The post Podcast 36: The FA Cup semi finals appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

World Cup Qualifiers Europe The post Podcast 34: World Cup Qualifiers – Europe appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

The World Cup Asian qualifiers are nearing their end and on this week’s pod languagecaster takes a look at who is in the driving seat for places in South Africa next year. In addition we: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for […] The post Podcast 33: The World Cup Qualifiers – Asia appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Is the Premier League the ‘greatest show on Earth’ or a boring ‘private member’s club’? On this week’s podcast we ask whether the dominance of the ‘Big Four’ in England is a good thing for football. In addition we: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football […] The post Podcast 32: The Premier League’s ‘Big Four’ appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

There were some big results in this week’s Champions League, but none were bigger than Bayern Munich’s thrashing of Sporting. On this week’s show we ask our German correspondent about the giant team from the Bundesliga. In addition we: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football […] The post Podcast 31: Bayern Munich and the Bundesliga appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This weekend sees the Spanish city of Madrid come to a halt as 'madrileno derbi' takes place between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. The post Podcast 30: The Madrid Derby appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

After almost a three-month break the Champions League is back and languagecaster previews the 8 mouthwatering ties that lie ahead. Will it be another all-English final or will the winner come from Spain, Italy or … Greece? In addition we: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new […] The post Podcast 28: Champions League: The last 16 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Managers being sacked, canned, given the chop, released, fired... languagecaster takes a look at the language we use to describe a managers job in the seven stages of being a manager The post Learn English through Football Podcast: The seven stages of being a manager appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

After a thrilling end to the Argentinian apertura season in December, football returns to Argentina with the clausura season this weekend and languagecaster looks at some of the players and teams that will feature. We also … Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in […] The post Podcast 26: Argentina’s 2009 Clausura Championship appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Kaka to Man City? Beckham to AC Milan? The transfer window has been full of rumours and gossip. On this week’s show we take a look at some of the main transfer stories that have made the headlines over the past three weeks. We also … Review the football news in the Good, the Bad […] The post Podcast 25: The Transfer Window appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Languagecaster look at one of the oldest rivalries in English football, the East Midlands derby between Derby Coury and Nottingham Forest. We also… Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in the Predictions competition For learners […] The post Podcast 24: Derby & Nottingham Forest appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

On this week’s show we take a look at one of the greatest players to have played in the Premier League: Ryan Giggs. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in the Predictions competition […] The post Podcast 23: Ryan Giggs appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

On this week’s show we take a look at David Beckham and his body art. In addition, we: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in the predictions competition For learners of English check out our […] The post Podcast 22: Beckham, AC Milan and Tattoos appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

On this week’s show Damon and Damian take a look back at the highs and lows from 2008 for their respective clubs: Liverpool and Tottenham. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in the […] The post Week 21: Review of the year – Liverpool and Tottenham appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

  On this week’s show we salute the new Apertura champions in Argentina, Boca Juniors, as well as the Club World Cup winners Manchester United. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in the […] The post Podcast 20: Boca Campeon! appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

On this week's show we focus on some innovations in football; new ideas to 'improve' the game of football The post Podcast 19: Innovations in football appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

2008 FIFA Club World Championship: On this week's show we focus on the FIFA Club World Championship taking place in Japan in which Manchester United are the hot favourites. The post Podcast 18: 2008 FIFA Club World Championship appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Winter is closing in and leagues in Europe are approaching the half way stage. On this week’s show we talk about cup competitions, fights, super subs, while our main piece features the Ballon D’Or, recently won by Ronaldo of Manchester United. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly […] The post Podcast 17: The Ballon D’Or appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This weeka€™s show focuses on the MLS a€“ Major League Soccer – as it comes to the end of its 2008 season. We look back at some of the winners and the losers and, oh yes, David Beckham! Podcast 16: Worksheet We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly […] The post Podcast 16: MLS 2008 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

With Gamba Osaka claiming the Asian Champions League title last week Japanese football is on the rise and so on this week’s main report Damon takes a look at the J-League, the domestic league in Japan. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression […] The post Podcast: Week 15 – The J-League appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

On this week’s show, our German correspondent, Hans, takes a look at the surprise package in the Bundesliga, Hoffenheim. Worksheet Podcast 14 We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football rent a car bulgaria And continue the predictions battle in […] The post Podcast: Week 14 – Hoffenheim! appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Dream Team: On this week's show we take a look back at the fantastic Barcelona side of the early 1990s under Johan Cruyff's management, the Dream Team The post Podcast Week 13: Barcelona’s Dream Team appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

On this week’s show languagecaster reports on Kick It Out and the background to this anti-racism campaign in England. The worksheet can be downloaded here Worksheet 12. Both Damon and Damian are happy to review the footballing week as their teams recorded some good results, and… We also: Review the football news in the Good, […] The post Podcast: Week 12 – Kick Racism out of Football appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

How would you describe Brazilian football? German football? Or Italian football for that matter? On this week’s show we ask some fans to describe the playing styles and characteristics of six top footballing nations. For English learners try the worksheet Podcast 11 We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the […] The post Football Podcast: World Football Stereotypes appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

South Africa is just around the corner and the World Cup qualifiers are in full swing. On this week’s show Damian reviews the European groups after watching his beloved Irish team in action last Wednesday We also: Review the news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a football expression in English for […] The post Podcast: Week 10: European World Cup Qualifiers appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

The current downturn in the global economy has been well-documented but how will the so-called 'credit crunch' affect English football? The post Podcast Week 9 2008-09: The Credit Crunch and Football appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

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 post Podcast Week 8: Paul Gascoigne appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

The Premier League is getting ready for it’s sixth round of games. Too soon to name a winner? Who’s going down? Has it been an exciting start to the season. This week languagecaster.com asks some Premier League fans what they think. We also: Review the news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce […] The post Week 7: 2008-9 – Premier League review appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

The group stages are under way already in the Champions league. Barely have the seasons started in the European leagues and the big money competition is underway. In this show Damon and damian reflect on the Spanish and English team’s start to the campaign. We also: Review the news in the Good, the Bad and […] The post Week 6: 2008-09 – The Champions League group games appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

On this week’s show we review the World Cup qualifiers by asking fans from Germany, England and Ireland their viewpoints on last week’s matches. We also: Review the news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in the predictions competition For […] The post Week 5 2008-9: World Cup Review appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This week languagecaster.com introduces the football phrase 'squeaky-bum time' which is used in football to describe a tense... The post Weekly Football Phrase 2008: Squeaky-bum time appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

And they’re off… in Europe at least. Most of the globe have started World Cup qualifying, but this weekend sees the teams from Europe start their campaigns to qualify for the World Cup in South Africa. As well as asking three fans what they think of their team’s chances we also: Review the news in […] The post Week 4: 2008-9 – The World Cup Qualifiers appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

The Champions League group stage draw has been made and languagecaster.com take a look at what this means for the teams. We also: Review the news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a football expression in English for Football And start the predictions battle in the predictions competition For learners of English […] The post Week 3: 2008-9 – The Champions League draw appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This week languagecaster asks a fan from Hull City about his teama€™s chances in the Premier League. The post Learners’ Podcast: Week 2 – Hull City appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This week languagecaster continues to ask fans about their team’s chances in the Premier League. We also feature the men’s and women’s Olympic finals. We also: Review the news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a football expression in English for Football And start the predictions battle in the predictions competition For […] The post Week 2: 2008-9 – Hull City and the Olympics appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Languagecaster is back after the summer break with a look at the upcoming Premier League. Will it be the same old story with Chelsea and Manchester United battling it out at the top or will a dark horse sneak up on the rails. We ask fans what they think about their team’s chances. We also: […] The post Podcast: Week 1 2008-09 – The Premier League is Back! appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

The last in our summer podcasts looks back at the Euro 2008 Championships and asks some of our footballing ‘experts’ what they thought were the best and worst moments of the tournament. In addition, we also reveal the winner of the summer predictions battle. Languagecaster will be back with a new set of weekly podcasts […] The post Summer Podcast 7 – Euro 2008 Final appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Euro 2008 Semi finals: So it's Spain and Germany in the final of Euro 2008. History against flair. In today's show we focus on these two... The post Summer Podcast 6 – Euro 2008 Semi finals appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Euro 2008 quarter finals: Turkey and Germany win dramatic quarter finals to set up a semi final that few would have predicted... The post Summer Podcast 5 – Euro 2008 quarter finals appeared first on Learn English Through Football.