Episodes
March 25, 2025
Football Phrase of the Week: Force Extra Time
In this football phrase of the week we look back at the Nations League quarter-final matches and explain the phrase, 'to force extra time' after some thrilling ties.
March 21, 2025
Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Mark a Debut
In this week's football-language podcast we look at the phrase, 'to mark a debut', which we can use to talk about England vs Albania's World Cup qualifier.
March 17, 2025
Football Phrase of the Week: End a Trophy Drought (Carabao Cup Final 2025)
In this football phrase of the week we look back at the Carabao Cup final between Newcastle and Liverpool in which Newcastle ended their trophy drought when they defeated Liverpool 2-1.
March 15, 2025
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Interview with Hatriqa
In this week's football-language podcast we have an interview with Mark Bailey from Hatriqa (www.hatriqa.com)
March 12, 2025
Football Phrase of the Week: Cutting edge
In this football phrase of the week we look back at Manchester United vs Arsenal game and the phrase, 'cutting edge'
March 10, 2025
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Smash and Grab
In this week's football-language podcast we look at the phrase, 'smash and grab' after Liverpool's victory over PSG in the Champions League last-16 first leg
March 4, 2025
Football Phrase of the Week: Reckless Challenge
In this football phrase of the week we look back at the FA Cup fifth round game between Crystal Palace and Millwall and the phrase, 'reckless challenge'
Feb. 27, 2025
Football Phrase of the Week: Hang on for a win
In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'to hang on for a win' from the Manchester City win at Tottenham last week.
Feb. 25, 2025
Football Phrase of the Week: To close in on the title
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to close in on the title' after Liverpool's win at Manchester City at the weekend.
Feb. 21, 2025
Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Dump Out
This football language podcast looks at some football language from the 2nd legs of the knockout round in the Champions League, including to dump out.
Feb. 18, 2025
Football Phrase of the Week: Foul and abusive language
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'Foul and abusive language' after Real Madrid player Jude Bellingham was shown the red card against Osasuna in La Liga.
Feb. 15, 2025
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Settle the tie
In this week's football-language podcast we look back at some language from the Champions League play-off games, including 'settle the tie' from the Manchester City versus Real Madrid first leg
Feb. 11, 2025
Football Phrase of the Week: Under the Lights
In this football phrase of the week, we talk about the football phrase 'under the lights', connected with theupcoming Merseyside derby.
Feb. 7, 2025
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Squeak Past
This football language podcast looks at some football language from an FA Cup tie between Man United vs Leicester, including to squeak past.
Feb. 3, 2025
Football Phrase of the Week: Touching Distance
In this football phrase of the week we introduce the football phrase 'touching distance', connected with the Arsenal vs Man City game.
Jan. 30, 2025
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Seal a Spot
In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from this week's European action, including the phrase 'seal a spot'.
Jan. 27, 2025
Football Phrase of the Week: Bring Down in the Box
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to bring down in the box' from the Chelsea versus Arsenal game in the WSL.
Jan. 25, 2025
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Deep into stoppage time
In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from game seven of the Champions League group stage, including 'goal fest'.
Jan. 21, 2025
Football Phrase of the Week: Throw away a lead
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to throw away a lead' after Arsenal drew 2-2 with Aston Villa
Jan. 17, 2025
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Winning Run
In this football language podcast we take a look at the phrase 'winning run', and other similar phrases.
Jan. 12, 2025
Football Phrase of the Week: (to) Rattle
This week's football phrase of the week is the verb, 'to rattle' and how it can be used in footbal to talk about shots and also pressure.
Jan. 5, 2025
Football Phrase of the Week: Nick a Win
In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, nick a win' which is connected with the match played between Liverpool and Manchester United this week.
Jan. 5, 2025
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024 Review (Part 1)
2024 Review (Part 1): In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language that emerged from some of the big stories of the year [2024].
Dec. 31, 2024
Football Phrase of the Week: Straight Defeat
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'straight defeat' after Manchester United lost another Premier League match at home.