Learn English Through Football

Learn English Through Football

Author: Damon Brewster and Damian Fitzpatrick Language: English Episodes: 104
Join Damon Brewster and Damian Fitzpatrick for a weekly conversation where the global passion for football meets practical English language learning. This isn't a dry grammar lesson; it's a lively discussion about the weekend's Premier League action, major tournaments, and stories from the world of soccer. As they analyse matches, debate tactics, and review standout performances, they naturally introduce and explain vocabulary, phrases, and idioms used in football commentary and by fans. You'll hear authentic dialogue about the beautiful game, offering a real-world context that makes new language stick. Whether you're a football fanatic looking to improve your English or a language learner wanting to understand the sport's unique culture, this podcast provides an engaging and regular listening practice. Tune into Learn English Through Football to train your ear with the sounds of the sport, picking up the lingo of the terraces and the pundits' analysis along the way. Each episode turns the latest football news into a valuable and enjoyable learning opportunity, helping you comprehend faster speech and colloquial expressions through a shared interest. It’s where the goals and the grammar points intersect, making your study session something you genuinely look forward to.
Episodes
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Smash and Grab [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:43
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 The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Smash and Gra…
Football Phrase of the Week: Reckless Challenge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:01
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' The post Football Phrase of the Week: Reckless Challenge appeared f…
Football Phrase of the Week: Hang on for a win [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:16
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. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Hang on for a win appeared first on Learn Engli…
Football Phrase of the Week: To close in on the title [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:20
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. The post Football Phrase of the Week: To close in on the title appeared f…
Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Dump Out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:27
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. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Dump Out appear…
Football Phrase of the Week: Foul and abusive language [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:53
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. The post Football Phrase of the Week:…
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Settle the tie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:33
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 The post Learn English Thr…
Football Phrase of the Week: Under the Lights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:12
In this football phrase of the week, we talk about the football phrase 'under the lights', connected with theupcoming Merseyside derby. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Under the Lights appeared first on Learn Engli…
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Squeak Past [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:34
This football language podcast looks at some football language from an FA Cup tie between Man United vs Leicester, including to squeak past. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Squeak Past appeared first on…
Football Phrase of the Week: Touching Distance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:20
In this football phrase of the week we introduce the football phrase 'touching distance', connected with the Arsenal vs Man City game. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Touching Distance appeared first on Learn Engli…