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This football language podcast focuses on the phrase acres of space, which is used to talk about a player’s position. The transcript for this podcast is available below, and you can also access our glossary of footballing phrases here and visit our site to access all our previous posts and podcasts. If you have any […] The post Acres of Space – Football Language Podcast: Season 2021-22 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Ronaldo's Late Goals: We look at some of the language used to describe Ronaldo's recent late goals for Manchester United in... The post Learning English Through Football Podcast: Ronaldo’s Late Goals appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Learning English Through Football Podcast: Halloween Language: We look at some words connected to Halloween that appear in football... The post Learning English Through Football Podcast: Halloween Language appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This football language podcast focuses on the phrase 'buffet ball' used to describe a particular type of cross. The post Buffet Ball – Football Language: Season 2021-22 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football language post we look ahead to some of the big games taking place in Europe this weekend-a real Super Sunday The post Learning English Through Football Podcast: Super Sunday – El Clasico, Le Clasique and Derby d’Italia appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This football language podcast features language from the Atlético Madrid versus Liverpool match, including the phrase stonewall pen. You can read the transcript for this podcast below, and you can also access our glossary of footballing phrases here and visit our site to access all our previous posts and podcasts. If you have any suggestions […] The post Stonewall Pen – Football Language: Season 2021-22 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football language post we look at some of the words and phrases that emerged from the 2022 World Cup qualification matches that have been taking place over the past week. The post Football Language Podcast: 2022 World Cup Qualification Round Up (October 2021) appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football language podcast we look at some of the words and phrases from the recent Nations League semi-final and final that took place in Italy. The post Learning English Through Football Podcast: 2021 Nations League Review appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This football language podcast features language from the Estonia vs Wales World Cup Qualifier, including to poke home The post Poke Home- Football Language Podcast: 2021-22 Season appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This football language podcast takes a look at the Liverpool vs Manchester City match played last weekend in the 2021-22 season. We focus on some of the language used to talk about this exciting match, including the cliche ‘there or thereabouts’. You can read a transcript for this podcast below, while you can also check […] The post There or thereabouts – Football Language Podcast: 2021-22 Season: Liverpool vs Man City appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

First-Half Goal Blitz: We look at some of the words and phrases from the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham at the weekend The post First-Half Goal Blitz – Learning English Through Football Podcast: 2021-22 Season Arsenal vs Tottenham appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football language podcast we look at phrases linked to penalties from the West Ham versus Manchester United Premier... The post Penalties – Football Language Podcast: 2021-22 Season West Ham vs Manchester United appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

We look at the phrases 'chalked off'' and 'the goal stands' which appeared in the BBC report on the Manchester City vs Tottenham WSL game The post Chalked off – Football Language Podcast: 2021 WSL Man City v Spurs appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Tap-in: We focus on the the three goals scored by Liverpool, including Mo Salah's 100th goal in the Premier League. The post Tap in – Football Language: 2021-22 Season: Leeds vs Liverpool appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football language podcast we look at some of the words and phrases from the Guardian newspaper report on the 2022 World Cup qualifying match between Portugal and Ireland. The post Learning English Through Football Podcast: 2022 World Cup Qualifier Portugal v Ireland appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Reach an agreement: In this podcast we look at the phrase 'to reach an agreement' after Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford. The post Learning English Through Football Podcast: Reach an Agreement appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Pickpocketing - Football Language: 2021-22 Season: Southampton vs Manchester United: We focus on the own goal scored by Fred, which gave Southampton the lead. The post Pickpocketing – Football Language: 2021-22 Season: Southampton vs Manchester United appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

We look at some of the football expressions with the word 'bench', including 'on the bench', 'off the bench', 'strong bench' and 'to bench The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: The Bench appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

We look ahead to the 2021-22 Premier League season which starts this weekend. Who will be champions? Which teams will be relegated? The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2021-22 Premier League Preview appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football language podcast we look back at some of the phrases that emerged from the 2020 Men's Olympic Final between Brazil and Spain The post Learning English Through Football Podcast: 2020 Men’s Olympic Final appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

We look back at some of the phrases that emerged from the 2020 Women's Olympic Final between Canada and Sweden, including 'sudden-death' The post Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: 2020 Women’s Olympic Final appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

The language of football transfers in 4 easy steps: In this post we take a look at the language of football transfers. There is also a short vocabulary list at the foot of this post. The post Learning English Through Football Podcast: The Language of Football Transfers in 4 Easy Steps appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this podcast we look at the phrase 'end a drought' which came from the 2021 Copa America final match between Brazil and Argentina The post Learning English Through Football Podcast: 2021 Copa America Final – End a Drought appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

We look at the phrases 'soft penalty' and 'fall behind' from the 2020 European Championship semi-final match between England and Denmark. The post Learning English Through Football Podcast Euro 2020 Semi Final 2: Fall Behind and Soft Penalty appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This football language podcast looks back at the first semi final of Euro 2020 between Spain and Italy. We focus on the midfield battle with the phrase ‘pull the strings’. You can read a transcript for this podcast below, while you can also check out our glossary of footballing phrases here and visit our site […] The post Pull the Strings – Football Language: Euro 2020 – 1st Semis appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'tally' from the UEFA.com report on the quarter-final between Ukraine and England. The post Learning English Through Football Podcast Euro 2020 Quarter-final: Tally appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Roof of the net - This football language podcast looks back at the first day of the quarter final action at Euro 2020 and a penalty shootout The post Roof of the Net – Football Language: Euro 2020 – Quarter Finals Day 1 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

We look at the phrases 'talisman' and 'steer' from the BBC report on the 2020 European Championship last-16 match between England and Germany. The post Learning English Through Football Podcast: Euro 2020 Last 16 Day 4 – Talisman appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Goalfest - This football language podcast looks back at the third day of the last 16 action and Spain vs Croatia and France vs Switzerland. The post Goalfest – Football Language: Euro 2020 – Last 16 Day 3 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football language podcast we look at the phrases 'let fly' and 'dipping' from the 2020 Euros match between Belgium and Portugal... The post Let fly and Dipping: Football Language Podcast Euro 2020 Last 16 – Day 2 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Stalemate - This football language podcast looks back at the first day of the last 16 and the match between Italy and Austria. The post Stalemate – FootballLanguage: Euro 2020: Last 16 Day 1 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football language podcast we look back at the Euro 2020 group stages and focus on the some of the best and worst of the tournament... The post Football Language Podcast: Euro 2020 Group Stage Review – the Most and the Least appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Full stretch - This football language podcast looks back at Day 13 of Euro 2020 and football phrases connected with goalkeeping. The post Full Stretch – Football Language: Euro 2020 – Day 13 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football language podcast we look at the phrase ‘outside of the boot‘ after Croatian captain Luka Modric’s goal against Scotland. You can read a transcript for this podcast below, while you can also check out our glossary of footballing phrases here and visit our site to access all our previous posts and podcasts. […] The post Learning English Through Football Podcast Euro 2020: Day 12 – Outside of the boot appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This football language podcast looks back at Day 11 of the 2020 European Championships. We talk abut some football phrases describing Finland after their defeat to Belgium. You can read a transcript for this podcast below, while you can also check out our glossary of footballing phrases here and visit our site to access all […] The post In the Balance – Football Language: Euro 2021 – Day 11 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Send a team home: We look at the phrase 'send a team home' which has been used at the 2020 European Championships to describe when a... The post Football Language Podcast Euro 2020 Day 10: Send a team home appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This football language podcast looks back at Day 9 of the 2020 European Championships. We explain some phrases connected with talking about the woodwork. To do this, we focus on the Portugal versus Germany game. You can read a transcript for this podcast below, while you can also check out our glossary of footballing phrases […] The post Frame of the Goal – Football Language: Euro 2020 – Day 9 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'sweet volley' from the England-Scotland game from Group B in the 2020 European Championships. The post Football Language Podcast Euro 2020: Day 8 – Sweet Volley appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Hit their stride - This football language podcast looks back at Day 7 of the 2020 European Championships. We discuss phrases from the action. The post Hit their stride – Football Language Euro 2020: Day 7 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Telegraphed Pass & Ballooned Over: We look back at two pieces of language from the Wales-Turkey Group A game on... The post Football Language Podcast: Euro 2020 Day 6 – Ballooned Over appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Face of goal: This football language podcast looks back at Day 5 of the 2020 European Championships. We discuss some phrases... The post Across the Face of Goal – Football Language Podcast – Euro 2020: Day 5 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Patrik Schick's Goal: We look back at how the Czech Republic's Patrik Schick's goal was described in the press here in the UK... The post Football Language Podcast: Euro 2020 Day 4 Patrik Schick’s Goal appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

We look back at some of the language from the Guardian news report on the Spain versus Sweden game on Euro 2020 Day 4 The post Football Language Podcast: Euro 2020 Day 4 – Rue Missed Chances appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Pull one back - In this football language podcast we look back at the third day of the 2020 European Championships. The post Pull one back – Football Language Podcast – Euro 2020: Day 3 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

We look back at day 2 of the 2020 European Championships and explain 'pounce on a mistake' from the BBC report on the Belgium win over Russia The post Football Language Euros 2020: Day 2 – Pounce on a mistake and composed finish appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

During Euro 2020, we will be posting each day with a focus on football language from the matches. For Day 1 - Turkey vs Italy, we have three phrases. The post Lay Down a Marker – Learn English Through Football Podcast: Euro 2020 – Day 1 appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Euro 2020 Preview: We look at some of the favourites for the title, as well as the dark horses and outsiders, the group of death and ... The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Euro 2020 Preview appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Welcome to the 2020 Euros Predictions Competition. Play against Damon, Damian and lots of football-language fans around the world... The post Euro 2020 Predictions appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

We look at some of the words and phrases used to describe Chelsea's win over Manchester City in the 2021 Champions League final... The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2021 Champions League Final appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football language podcast we look at a phrase linked to the 2021 Champions League Final game - a player's name-shaped hole. The post Football Language Podcast: A (NAME) Shaped Hole: 2021 Champions League appeared first on Learn English Through Football.