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
Football Phrase of the Week: Dream Debut [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:04
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. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Dream Debut appeared first on Learn E…
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Underway [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:52
In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language to describe the start of the season, including the phrase, 'get underway'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Underway appeared first on Lea…
Football Phrase of the Week: (a) Blunder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:24
This week's football phrase is the noun, a blunder. This word featured a lot in commentary and reports on Manchester United v Arsenal The post Football Phrase of the Week: (a) Blunder appeared first on Learn English Thro…
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Son Heung-min in Numbers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:57
Son Heung-min in Numbers: In this week's football-language podcast we look back at some of the key numbers from the Tottenham career of... The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Son Heung-min in Numbers appeare…
Football Phrase of the Week: (to) Retain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:32
This week's football phrase is the verb to retain. This is the key word from teh Euro 2025 finals as England retained the title of European champions. The post Football Phrase of the Week: (to) Retain appeared first on L…
Football Phrase of the Week: Claw Away [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:00
In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, to claw away, used mostly when talking about goalkeepers The post Football Phrase of the Week: Claw Away appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Football Phrase of the Week: Draw [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:24
In this football phrase of the week we explain the word, 'draw', and the different ways this word is used in football. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Draw appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Football Phrase of the Week: Find Joy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:14
In this football phrase of the week we explain the football phrase, 'find joy', used in a match from the Women's Euro 2025 competition. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Find Joy appeared first on Learn English Throu…
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Brazilian Football Phrases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:07
Brazilian Football Phrases: In this week's football-language podcast we look at some football language from Brazil with James Taylor. Do you know what 'lettuce hands' or 'chicken' might mean? The post Learn English Throu…
Football Phrase of the Week: Margin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:19
In this football phrase of the week we look at the word, 'margin' and see how it is used in football. We will look at slim margin and also wide margin after PSG's Champions League win at the weekend The post Football Phr…