Podcast Episodes

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Finisher

In this week's football-language podcast we look at the meanings around the word, 'finish' in football including finishing and finishers.

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7 months ago

Weekly Football Phrase: (a) Low Block

This week's football phrase is the noun phrase 'a low block'. This phrase can describe how Manchester City played against Arsenal on Sunday.

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7 months ago

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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7 months 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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7 months, 1 week 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. …

7 months, 2 weeks 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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7 months, 2 weeks 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 rec…

7 months, 2 weeks 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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7 months, 3 weeks 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 tra…

7 months, 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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8 months ago