Episodes

Dec. 29, 2024

Football Phrase of the Week: Stretch their lead

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to stretch their lead ' after Liverpool's win over the Christmas fixtures
Dec. 24, 2024

Football Phrase of the Week: Theirs to Lose

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, theirs to lose' which has been in the news after Liverpool stayed top of the Premier League after beating Tottenham 6-3.
Dec. 20, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Goalkeeping Gaffes and an Olimpico

In this football language podcast we are looking at 'goalkeeping gaffes' as well as the term to describe scoring directly from a corner.
Dec. 16, 2024

Football Phrase of the Week: Sacked after a defeat

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'to be sacked after a defeat' which has been in the news after two Premier League managers lost their jobs at the weekend.
Dec. 14, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: To Shepherd

In this football language podcast we talk about a phrase originally from farming used in football: to shepherd.
Dec. 10, 2024

Football Phrase of the Week: Home Form

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'home form' and explain how it is used in football.
Dec. 8, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Clinch the title

In this football language podcast we look at the phrase, 'to clinch the title' after Botafogo's first ever win in the 2024 Copa Libertadores final last weekend. We also look forward to this weekend's football in our predictions competition - including a London derby and the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Dec. 1, 2024

Football Phrase of the Week: On Toast

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'on toast' and explain how it is used in football.
Nov. 30, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: To Go Top

In this football language podcast we look at the phrase, 'to go top' and some of its variations. We also look back at some language from the latest round of Champions League games and look ahead to this season's Copa Libertadores final. We also look ahead to this weekend's football with our predictions competition - including the final of CONMEBOL's big club final and Der Klassiker from the Bundesliga.
Nov. 27, 2024

Football Phrase of the Week: To Rout Another Team

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'to rout another team' and explain how it is used in football.
Nov. 22, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Slump

In this football language podcast we talk about the noun 'slump' and how it is used in football and also look at some big games this weekend.In this football language podcast we talk about the noun 'slump' and how it is used in football and also look at some big games this weekend.
Nov. 15, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Silence the crowd

In this football language podcast we take a look at the phrase, 'silence the crowd' and how it is used in football.
Nov. 8, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Can’t Live with Them

In this football language podcast we take a look at the phrase, 'can't live with them' and how it is used in football. We also look ahead to next weekend's football with our predictions competition.
Oct. 31, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Late Goals and El Clásico

In this football language podcast we look back at an extraordinary weekend of late goals in the Premier League. We also explain some of the language from the 2024 el Clásico including, 'move 6 points clear' and 'clinical finish'. We also look ahead to next weekend's football with our predictions competition - this week is an Premier League week.
Oct. 25, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Non-League Football

In this football language podcast we look at some language from non-league football, including 'capacity crowd', as well as some football language from some of the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including 'turn the ball into the net'.
Oct. 11, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024-25: Spursy

In this football language podcast we will talk about a word which is used in English football only; the word is 'Spursy'...
Oct. 5, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024-25 Champions League – Matchday 2

In this football language podcast we look at some language from Matchday 2 of this season's Champions League, including 'mis-match'; 'convert a penalty' and 'rocked'. We also look back at some language from the Liverpool and Tottenham games and of course look ahead to the weekend's football with our predictions competition.
Sept. 28, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024-25: Dark Arts

In this football language podcast we focus on the Manchester City v Arsenal match last weekend, and discuss the term 'dark arts'.
Sept. 22, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024-25 Champions League Returns – Matchday 1

In this football language podcast we look at some language that emerged from matchday 1 of this season's Champions League.
Sept. 12, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2026 World Cup Qualifiers (September 2024)

In this football language podcast we look at some language from the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers from both the South American and Asian regions.
Aug. 30, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Going to the Match

Going to the match: In this football language podcast we have a short report of Damian's trip to a Premier League match.
Aug. 23, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024-25 Bundesliga Season Preview

In this football language podcast we look ahead to the start of the 2024-25 Bundesliga season. Can Leverkusen retain their title? Who are the contenders for the title? Will Kane finally win some silverware? Which teams will be relegated?
Aug. 16, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024-25 Premier League Season Preview

In this football language podcast we look ahead to the 2024-25 Premier League season. Which teams will be challenging for the title? How about the top four? Will the promoted teams avoid relegation? Who will be the top scorer and of course how will our favourite teas Liverpool and Tottenham get on this season?
Aug. 13, 2024

Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024 Olympic Finals

In this football language podcast we look back at some of the good, the bad and the ugly from the 2024 Olympics. We also explain the phrases 'to take on' and 'to take place' and give some predictions.