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
Weekly Football Phrase: Man and Ball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:30
The weekly football phrase we introduce in this podcast is 'man and ball7 which is a phrase used in football to describe tackles. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Man and Ball appeared first on Learn English Through Foot…
Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Fizz Wide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:54
In this week's football-language podcast we look at a verb phrase connected to shooting and passing. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Fizz Wide appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Spurn a Chance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:40
This week's football phrase is the verb phrase '(to) Spurn a Chance'. This phrase is often to describe an attempt at goal. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Spurn a Chance appeared first on Learn English Through Foot…
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Club Rivalries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:20
In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language connected to club rivalries. We also look ahead to this weekend's football with one of the biggest club rivalry in English football: Liverpool vs Manchest…
Weekly Football Phrase: Claim a spot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:45
In this football phrase of the week we look at expressions connected to the word 'qualify', including 'claim a spot' after the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Claim a spot appeared firs…
Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Bed In [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:23
In this week's football-language podcast we look at Liverpool's start to the season and the key phrase is 'to bed in'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Bed In appeared first on Learn English Through…
Learn English Through Football Podcast: To down a team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:17
In this week's football-language podcast we look at some meanings around the phrase, 'to down a team or an opponent'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: To down a team appeared first on Learn English Throug…
Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Overturn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:06
This week's football phrase is the verb 'to overturn'. This phrase is often used when talking about referreing decisions: eg. awarding penalties, red cards, etc. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Overturn appeared fi…
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Finisher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:31
In this week's football-language podcast we look at the meanings around the word, 'finish' in football including finishing and finishers. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Finisher appeared first on Learn…
Weekly Football Phrase: (a) Low Block [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:12
This week's football phrase is the noun phrase 'a low block'. This phrase can describe how Manchester City played against Arsenal on Sunday. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (a) Low Block appeared first on Learn English…