Episodes
Oct. 12, 2026
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Late Goals
In this week's football-language podcast we focus on some language to describe late goals as domestic football returns after the international break. We will also look at some predictions from the big game at the weekend from the Premier League: Liverpool versus Manchester City.
Oct. 8, 2026
Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Hang Up Your Boots
In this week's football phrase we take a look at the verb phrase 'to hang up your boots', which is a phrase used when a a player retires from football.
Oct. 4, 2026
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2026-27 Women’s Champions League
In this week's football-language podcast, we look at some of the language connected with the latest round of the Women's Champions League. We will also look at some predictions from the Nations League, including the match between Germany and Greece.
Sept. 26, 2026
Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Strip (a team) of a Title
In this week's football-language podcast, we explore football vocabulary related to punishments after Manchester City were found guilty of 114 charges.
Sept. 23, 2026
Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Bring Down to Earth
In this week's football phrase we take a look at the verb phrase 'to bring down to Earth', which is a phrase used when a team doing well is beaten.
Sept. 19, 2026
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Language of Derbies
In this week's football-language podcast we focus on language to describe football derbies as there are big derbies taking place in England, Scotland, France and Spain this weekend.
Sept. 16, 2026
Weekly Football Phrase: Flagged for Offside
In this week's football phrase we look at the expression flagged for offside after the controversial Manchester City goal in their win over Manchester United.
Sept. 12, 2026
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Champions League 2026-27 Opening Week
In this podcast we focus on some football language to describe the action in this week's Champions League first round matches. We will also look at some big games coming up in the Premier League, Manchester United versus Manchester City and the English League Cup round of 16.
Sept. 8, 2026
Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Whistle Over
In this week's football phrase we take a look at the verb 'to whistle', which we can use to describe a kind of shot.
Sept. 8, 2026
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Transfer Window Closes
In this week's football-language podcast we focus on language to describe transfers. We look at the phrase, 'transfer window' and how it is used in football. We will also look at some predictions from the big game at the weekend from the Premier League: Arsenal v Chelsea.
Sept. 2, 2026
Weekly Football Phrase: Clean Sheet
In this week's football phrase we look at the expression cleen sheet, which we can use with two teams after round 2 of games in the Premier League.
Aug. 28, 2026
Learn English through Football Podcast: New-Look Side
In this week's football-language podcast focus on language to talk about new players and new-look sides. We will also look at some predictions from two of this weekend's big games
Aug. 26, 2026
Weekly Football Phrase: Punish a side
In this week's football phrase we look at the expression, 'to punish a side' after Manchester United were beaten by newly-promoted Hull City on the opening day of the new season.
Aug. 23, 2026
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2026-27 Season Preview
In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language for making predictions in football (e.g. I reckon; Too good for). We will also look at some predictions from one of this weekend's big games: Newcastle versus Liverpool.
July 21, 2026
2026 World Cup Language Day 40: (a) Knock Back
Day forty, the last day. at the 2026 World Cup and on for thisWorld Cup language podcast episode we look at the verb phrase 'knock backl' and how it is connected with the 2026 World Cup final.
July 19, 2026
2026 World Cup Language Podcast – Day 39: Bronze Final
It's day 39 of the 2026 World Cup and on today's World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase: Bronze final.
July 18, 2026
2026 World Cup Language Day 38: (To) Sit back
Day thirty eight at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase 'to sit back' and how it was used in the England v Argentina semi-final match.
July 15, 2026
2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 32: To sink an opponent
It's day 32 of the 2026 World Cup and on today's World Cup language podcast we look at a phrase from the Spain versus France semi-final match: To sink an opponent.
July 14, 2026
2026 World Cup Language Day 31: (to) Overturn
Day thirty one at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at thievery 'to overtuen' and how it was used in the England v Norway quarter final match.
July 11, 2026
2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 30: Come off the bench to score
It's day 30 of the 2026 World Cup and on today's World Cup language podcast we look at a phrase from the Spain versus Belgium quarter-final match: Come off the bench to score.
July 9, 2026
2026 World Cup Language Day 27: Complete the comeback
It's day 27 of the 2026 World Cup and on today's World Cup language podcast we look at a phrase from the Argentina versus Egypt last-16 game: Complete the comeback.
July 7, 2026
2026 World Cup Language Day 26: (to) Dump Out Of
Day twenty six at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the verb phrase 'to dump out of' and its use in the Beligium vs USA last 16 match.
July 6, 2026
2026 World Cup Language Podcast 25: Hold out
It's day 25 of the 2026 World Cup and on today's World Cup language podcast we look at a phrase from the thrilling match between hosts Mexico and England in the last 16: Hold out
July 5, 2026
2026 World Cup Language Day 24: Stubborn Defence
Day twenty four at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase stubborn defence from the France v Paraguay last 16 match.