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.