2024-04-23 12:28
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Learning English Through Football
2024-04-14 12:12
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… Read More
2024-04-07 08:46
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’ There… Read More
2024-03-25 12:19
In this football language podcast we look at the word 'stand' and see how it is used in different ways in football.
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2024-03-22 11:37
This 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 ‘byline’, an… Read More
2024-03-04 23:23
In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'turn around (the game)' which is used to describe comebacks.
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2024-03-01 00:46
This week's football language podcast looks back at the 2023 African Nations Cup tournament in Ivory Coast and we'll be looking at the phrase 'Zombie Football'.
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2024-02-14 07:34
This 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 verb ‘to lump’. T… Read More
2024-01-28 15:20
This week's football language podcast looks back at the group stages of the 2023 African Nations Cup tournament that is taking place in....
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2024-01-27 16:26
The 2023 AFCON and Asian Cup tournaments are now at the last 16 stage and the Languagecaster team is organising a Predictions Competition.
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2024-01-22 10:11
This podcast is for all those who love football and also want to improve their English. This week, we look at the word ‘shithousery’, and its place in the language of football. T… Read More
2024-01-19 16:44
In this football language post we explain the term 'AFCON' which is the name of the main tournament for national sides in Africa.
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2024-01-12 22:17
This week’s football language podcast looks at some of the language associated with the FA Cup Third Round including, ‘gulf in class‘; ‘force a replay’ and &lsq&hell…Read More
2024-01-07 05:27
This podcast is for all those who love football and also want to improve their English. This week, we look at the word ‘thunder’ and how it is used in football. Read the transcri… Read More
2023-12-31 10:00
confederation: In this football language post we explain the term 'Confederation' which are the organisations in charge of governing football
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2023-12-30 18:04
This week's football language podcast looks at some of the language from the 2023 Club World Cup that took place recently in Saudi Arabia.
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2023-12-23 12:38
This podcast is for all those who love football and also want to improve their English. This week, we look at some football language to talk about chances to score. You can read the transcri… Read More
2023-12-14 20:27
In this football language podcast we look back at the final matches from the 2023-24 Champions League group stages and look at some of the language in our good, bad and ugly review
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2023-12-05 06:35
In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'injury crisis' and other injury-related words and expressions.
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2023-11-28 00:11
In this football-language podcast, we look back at some of the language from the Manchester City versus Liverpool match, including 'mis-hit'
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2023-11-23 23:24
In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'rattle the crossbar' or 'rattle the woodwork' which we use to describe a shot...
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2023-11-18 20:53
In this football language post we explain the expression 'to rescue a point' which is when a team draws a game thanks to a late goal.
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2023-11-10 21:26
In this football language post we explain the expression 'to be at it' which is used when a player or a team are playing really well.
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2023-11-10 10:54
In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'fortress' which is used to describe a stadium where the home team does not lose very much at all.
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2023-11-05 22:32
In this football language podcast Damian looks back at some of the good, the bad and the ugly from the 2023 Copa Libertadores final...
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2023-11-04 08:14
This podcast is for those who love football and also want to improve their English. This week, we look at various ways to say score with the noun ‘home’: eg. bundle home. You can… Read More
2023-10-26 23:00
In this football language post we look at some of the meanings of the word 'challenge' in football including one connected to tackling another player.
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2023-10-21 08:56
This podcast is for those who love football and also want to improve their English. This week, we explain the nickname for Everton FC, The Toffees. You can read the transcript of the show be… Read More
2023-10-06 09:13
When we use the phrase 'an orange card', we believe a tackle is between a yellow card and a red card. The tackle is bad and could be a red.
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2023-10-06 08:30
This podcast is for those who love football and also want to improve their English. This week, we talk about the football phrase, an orange card. Read the transcript of the show below. This… Read More
2023-09-27 10:51
Damon and Damian talk about how they think their favourite teams (Liverpool and Tottenham) will do this season. We also look back at some of the good, bad and ugly from the football week and… Read More
2023-09-20 05:00
In this podcast we introduce a phrase used in football to talk about a type of player. The phrase is 'piano carrier'.
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2023-09-15 16:13
In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from the recent international break...
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2023-09-08 13:26
In this football language post we explain the expression 'to wipe the floor with' which is used to describe when one team thrashes another...
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2023-08-21 13:47
In this football language post we look at the newspaper headline, 'Heartbreak' from the Guardian newspaper which is all about the 2023 Women's
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2023-08-18 11:19
In this football language podcast we look back at some of the big moments from the opening weekend of the 2023-24 Premier League season, while we also feature the 2023 Women's World Cup whic… Read More
2023-08-12 11:46
In this football language post we look at a newspaper headline, 'The New Number Nein' from the Star on Sunday newspaper about Harry Kane's transfer from Tottenham to Bayern Munich.
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2023-07-20 17:24
2023 Women's World Cup Preview: In this podcast we preview the 2023 Women's World Cup by looking at some of the favourites, dark horses and
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2023-07-12 22:16
In this football language podcast we look ahead to the 2023 Women's World Cup which starts in two weeks by looking at some of the numbers...
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2023-07-03 06:36
In this podcast we talk about a word you wouldn’t expect in football – nosebleed – and how it used to talk about players. Access the transcript of the show below, which is… Read More
2023-06-25 07:21
podcast.football.language.pen.250623 Learn English Through Football DB: Hello everyone. My name’s Damon and you are listening to languagecaster.com’s football language podcast. T… Read More
2023-06-13 06:08
In this short podcast on the language of football we listen to a Manchester City fan discuss his team’s historic treble. You can access the transcript of the show below, and also check… Read More
2023-06-12 16:56
Being a fan: Manchester City - In this teaching ideas post we listen to Manchester City fan Dave explain why he supports the Blues and not the Reds of his hometown
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2023-06-09 17:20
In this football language podcast, Damon and Damian explain some of the language used to describe the winners of leagues and cups - they look back at some of the winners of trophies from the… Read More
2023-06-08 19:03
In this football language post we explain the expression 'victory parade' which is used to describe how a team celebrates after winning a trophy.
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2023-06-06 19:29
In this football language post we explain the expression 'to part ways' which is used to describe the situation when a manager is asked to leave a club.
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2023-06-02 16:44
This short football language podcast looks back at some of the language from the 2023 Europa League final between Sevilla and Roma,
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2023-05-28 17:39
This short football language podcast looks at the word 'survival' which is used to describe a team battling to avoid relegation.
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2023-05-22 19:21
We look at a newspaper headline, 'Coronation Day' from the Guardian newspaper about Manchester City winning the 2022-23 Premier League title
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2023-05-13 09:06
To fluff – in this short podcast on the language of football we explain this verb and how it is used to talk about football. You can access the transcript of the show below, and also c… Read More
2023-04-27 02:05
bottle (courage), bottle it (avoid a tackle, lose a game because of lack of passion), lack bottle (not have courage) - soccer phrases from languagecaster's football glossary
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2023-04-23 07:22
A Sniff – in this short podcast on the language of football we explain the phrase ‘a sniff’ and how it is used to talk about football. You can access the transcript of the… Read More
2023-04-16 13:36
This football language podcast looks at the word 'opposition' which is a way of describing the team that you are playing against in a match.
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2023-04-01 20:44
It's April 1st which in some countries is known as April Fool's Day so on this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'to fool' which can be used in football to describe a situation… Read More
2023-03-26 21:34
Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: 2024 European Championship Qualifiers in Numbers - The qualifying rounds for...
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2023-03-26 08:04
To secure – this short podcast on the language of football introduces the phrase, ‘to secure’, and words that this verb is used with in football. Check out the transcript o… Read More
2023-03-17 09:00
Football Language Quiz: Irish Football Stars-To help you better understand this listening practice we have some questions on key vocab...
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2023-03-17 02:01
It's St Patrick's Day (March 17th) which, of course, is the Irish national day, so on this week's listening practice report we take a look at some of the best ever Irish footballers.
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2023-03-15 07:55
This short podcast on the language of football introduces the phrase, ‘between the sticks’, which is a phrase used to talk about goalkeepers. Check out the transcript of th… Read More
2023-03-04 21:51
This short football language podcast looks at the phrases 'to be outclassed' and 'to outclass'.
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2023-02-28 09:50
In this short podcast on the language of football, we talk about a football cliche used to describe a player’s actions. The phrase is ‘saw their name in lights’. Check out… Read More
Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: 2022 FIFA Club World Cup Final – Open The Scoring
2023-02-16 19:10
2022 FIFA Club World Cup: In this football language post for learners of English we look back the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup tournament...
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2023-02-09 11:10
Pick up: we take a look at some football phrases that use the word 'pick', including, 'pick up a caution'; 'pick up some points' and 'pick up a win'.
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2023-02-02 18:40
In this short football language post we explain the expression 'feeder club' and how it is used in football.
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2023-01-31 23:30
In this football language post for learners of English we look at the expression 'points deduction' after the big story from Italy's Serie A saw Juventus being deducted 15 points this week… Read More
2023-01-25 07:53
In this short podcast on the language of football, we talk about a football phrase that describes a shot. The phrase is ‘a sweet strike’. Check out the transcript of the show bel… Read More
2023-01-16 09:47
In this short podcast on the language of football, we talk about a way to describe a shot. The phrase is ‘a sighter’. Check out the transcript of the show below, and you also mak… Read More
2023-01-08 08:00
This podcast series explains the language of football, and this short episode looks at the phrase ‘to shine’. There is a transcript of the show below, and you also access o… Read More
2023-01-03 16:46
Fightback
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2023-01-01 06:41
This football language podcast for learners of English, explains the adjective ‘tidy, as in a tidy player.’ You can read the transcript for this podcast below, and you can… Read More
2022-12-24 19:08
Today’s World Cup language podcast looks back at some of the language from the 2022 World Cup final. We’ll be looking at some phrases from The Guardian newspaper report on the ex… Read More
2022-12-23 23:36
In this football language post we look at three newspaper headlines from the final of the 2022 World Cup; all of which focus on Argentinian captain Leo Messi. You can see more newspaper head… Read More
2022-12-17 11:50
Today's World Cup language podcast looks at the phrases, 'to play in' and 'to go behind' from the sem-finals
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2022-12-10 14:12
Today's World Cup language podcast looks back at the quarter-final match between Argentina and Netherlands which the South American side won on penalties.
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2022-12-08 10:33
This World Cup language podcast focuses on the phrase, ‘cut the ball back’, which describes the build up to a goal in the Japan vs Spain match. You can read the transcript for th… Read More
2022-12-07 20:18
Today’s World Cup language podcast looks at the phrase, ‘Panenka‘ which was used when describing Morocco’s penalty shoot-out win against Morocco in the last-16 match… Read More
2022-12-06 12:20
In this football language post we look at three newspaper headlines about the England 3-0 win over AFCON champions Senegal in the last-16.
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2022-12-06 09:12
In this World Cup language podcast we look at a football phrase from Day 13 - (to) flick on from the Serbia versus Switzerland match.
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2022-12-05 23:59
Today's World Cup language podcast looks at the phrase, 'coast past' which was used to describe the French victory against Poland
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2022-12-05 19:07
Today's World Cup language podcast looks at the phrase, 'march into the quarter-finals' which was used after the Dutch victory over the USA
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2022-12-01 23:36
Newspaper Headlines: Germany Exit in VAR Controversy - In this football language post we look at a newspaper headline from The Telegraph...
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2022-12-01 17:31
Today’s World Cup language podcast looks at the phrase, ‘a peach of a free kick‘ which was used to describe the second Mexican goal in their 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia… Read More
2022-11-30 11:53
Day 10 of the 2022 World Cup and the last games in Groups A and B. We look the phrase ‘side footer’ and the game between Senegal and Ecuador. You can read the transcript for… Read More
2022-11-30 08:33
Day 9 of the 2022 World Cup and Cameroon and Serbia had a cracker. We look at a football phrase from the game, ‘to scoop‘. You can read the transcript for this podcast… Read More
2022-11-29 23:57
In this football language post we look at the newspaper headline from the Mirror newspaper,'St George 3 Dragons 0' after England's 3-0 victory over Wales in the 2022 World Cup.
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2022-11-29 11:44
Today's World Cup language podcast looks at some language to describe a goal scored by Morocco against Belgium from an inswinging free kick.
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2022-11-28 11:58
This World Cup language podcast looks back at day 7 of the tournament and at the moment of magic from Leo Messi as he helped Argentina to an all-important 2-0 win over Mexico. We look at a d… Read More
2022-11-27 12:30
Day 7 of the 2022 World Cup saw some real drama as Argentina had to win to stay in the competition and win they did after two second-half goals defeated a poor Mexico side.
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2022-11-27 12:11
In this World Cup newspaper headline from the Guardian newspaper, 'Football 0 Soccer 0' after the USA and England drew 0-0...
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2022-11-27 09:45
Day 6 of the 2022 World Cup and Wales lose 2-0 to Iran. We look at some language describing the result, including the phrase 'first hurdle'.
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2022-11-27 02:50
Day 5 of the 2022 World Cup and Brazil open their tournament with a win over Serbia and a wonder-goal from Richarlison. In this podcast we look at a description of his goal from an Eurosport… Read More
2022-11-26 14:04
In this football language post we look at the newspaper headline from the Guardian newspaper,'Brazil have liftoff thanks to Richarlison'
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2022-11-26 13:32
Day 6 of the 2022 World Cup saw the African champions Senegal win their first match of these finals after defeating Qatar 3-1 - a result that saw
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2022-11-25 08:52
Thumping Strike – This is a short teaching / learning activity based on listening and a football phrase from the World Cup – thumping strike. Download the attached PDF for… Read More
2022-11-24 12:34
Thumping Strike: Day 4 of World Cup 2022 and explain the language describing the Japanese goal including the words, 'tight angle'; 'thumping'
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2022-11-24 01:30
Languagecaster Predictions Day 4: Japan Shock Germany and Spain Thrash Costa Rica - Yet more shocks as Japan come from behind to beat Germany
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2022-11-24 00:56
In this football language newspaper headline, we look at the expression, 'Saudi Stunner: Argentina Floored in Seismic Shock'
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2022-11-23 23:57
Day 3 of the World Cup and we've seen one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history as Saudi Arabia came from behind to defeat Argentina...
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2022-11-23 00:34
This is a short teaching / learning activity based on listening and the One Love armband story in the World Cup news. Download the attached PDF for details. For teachers, it can be a s… Read More
2022-11-23 00:16
It’s day three of the 2022 World Cup and the biggest shock so far – maybe even of the tournament itself – is that Saudi Arabia, ranked 51 in the world, defeated joint favou… Read More
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