Podcast Episodes

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Stoppage Time Goal

In this week's football-language podcast we look at the phrase, 'stoppage time goal' after some late goals in the Champions League this week.

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Published on 7 hours ago

Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Sweep Aside

This week's football phrase is the verb phrase to sweep aside. This phrase describes the Manchester derby played on Sunday.

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Published on 6 days, 11 hours ago

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Selection Dilemma

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some more language from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including the phrase, 'selection dilemma. We also look ahead to this week's football and try…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Football Phrase of the Week: Straight Red

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'straight red' from the 2026 World Cup qualifier between Serbia and England.

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Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Book their place

In this week's football-language podcast we look at a phrase connected to qualifying for a competition or tournament: book their place after some recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

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Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

Football Phrase of the Week: Transfer Window Slams Shut

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'slam shut' as the transfer window finally closes in many European countries.

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Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Hijack a Move

In this week's football-language podcast we look at two phrases from the past week: one to do with a shock cup win and the other connected to the transfer window: cup upset and hijack a move.

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Published on 3 weeks ago

Football Phrase of the Week: Dream Debut

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'dream debut' after Liverpool's last-minute win over Newcastle in the Premier League.

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Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Underway

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language to describe the start of the season, including the phrase, 'get underway'.

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Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

Football Phrase of the Week: (a) Blunder

This week's football phrase is the noun, a blunder. This word featured a lot in commentary and reports on Manchester United v Arsenal

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Published on 1 month ago