Learn English Through Football

Learn English Through Football

Author: Damon Brewster and Damian Fitzpatrick Language: English Episodes: 100
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
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In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from the final of th 2023 Women's World Cup. The post Learn English Through Football: 2023 Women’s World Cup Final appeared first on Learn English Th…
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Extend Their Lead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:43
In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language connected to the top of the table: 'to extend their lead' and 'to move clear'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Extend Their Lead appeared…
Weekly Football Phrase: Scorpion Kick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:45
This podcast's weekly football phrase is the noun 'a scorpion kick'. This is used to describe a particular kind of shot. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Scorpion Kick appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Bullet Header [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:18
In this week's football-language podcast we look back at some of the football language from the final round of games from the 2025-26 Champions League group stage, The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Bullet…
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Missed Penalty (AFCON 2025) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:28
In this week's football-language podcast we look back at the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal and discuss missed penalties The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Missed Penalty (AFCON 2025) appeared firs…
Learn Englsh Through Football Podcast: 2026 FA Cup Third Round [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:17
In this week's football-language podcast we focus on the language of the 3rd round of the FA Cup, including the cliche 'the magic of the cup'. The post Learn Englsh Through Football Podcast: 2026 FA Cup Third Round appea…
Weekly Football Phrase: Sacking Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:51
In this football phrase of the week we look at the cliche, 'the sacking season' after two high-profile sackings in the Premier League this week. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Sacking Season appeared first on Learn Eng…
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Rode their luck (AFCON 2025)  [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:32
In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language from the last-16 of the AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco, including the phrase, 'rode their luck'. We will also predict the last-16 tie between Algeria an…
Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Latch on to [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:31
This podcast's weekly football phrase is a verb phrase' to latch on to'. This is used to describe a player controlling the ball. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Latch on to appeared first on Learn English Through F…
Learn English Through Football Podcast: AFCON 2025 Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:02
In this week's football-language podcast we look forward to AFCON 2025 which starts this weekend in Morocco. We will look at some of the favourites, possible dark horses and outsiders. The post Learn English Through Foot…