Episodes

In this football-language podcast, we look back at some of the language from the Manchester City versus Liverpool match, including 'mis-hit'

In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'rattle the crossbar' or 'rattle the woodwork' which we use to describe a shot...

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.

In this football language podcast Damian looks back at some of the good, the bad and the ugly from the 2023 Copa Libertadores final...

This podcast is for those who love football and want to improve their English. This week, we look at ways to say score with the noun 'home'.

This podcast is for those who love football and also want to improve their English. This week, we explain the nickname for Everton FC.

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 is a great way for learners of English to practice. You can also check out our massive glossary of footballing phrases here. We have hundreds of previous posts and podcasts too on our website. If you are a teacher of English, why don't you use the audio and transcript to provide practice for their students: T...

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 look ahead to some big games this weekend in our weekly predictions battle, including Tottenham versus Liverpool!

In this podcast we introduce a phrase used in football to talk about a type of player. The phrase is 'piano carrier'.

In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from the recent international break...

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 which is down to the semi-final stage.

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

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...

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Nosebleed 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 a great way for learners of English to practice. Make sure you also check out our huge glossary of footballing phrases here. We have hundreds of previous posts and podcasts too on our website. If you are a teacher of English, why don't you use the audio and transcript to provid...

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Pen in In this podcast on the language of football we explain what the phrasal verb to pen in means and how it used in soccer. Remember, you can access the transcript of the show below, which is a great way for learners of English to practice. Make sure you also check out our huge glossary of footballing phrases here. We have hundreds of previous posts and podcasts too on our website. If you are a teacher of English, why don't you use the audio and transcr...

In this short podcast on the language of football we listen to a Manchester City fan discuss his team's historic treble.

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

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 European club season.

This short football language podcast looks back at some of the language from the 2023 Europa League final between Sevilla and Roma,

This short football language podcast looks at the word 'survival' which is used to describe a team battling to avoid relegation.

In this short podcast on the language of football we explain the verb, 'to fluff' and how it is used to talk about football.

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

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.

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.