Learn English Through Football Podcast: Set up

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Set up

Author: Damon Brewster and Damian Fitzpatrick May 11, 2026 Duration: 11:37

In this week's football-language podcast we look back at some language from the Champions League semi-final second legs and in particular the multiple meanings of 'set up'.

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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.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

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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…
Weekly Football Phrase: (a) Goal Fest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:12
This podcast's weekly football phrase is 'a goal fest'. a phrase used to describe matches with lots of goals. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (a) Goal Fest appeared first on Learn English Through Football.
Learn English through Football Podcast: Turn the Corner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:11
In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language from the past week including 'turn the corner' and 'down tools'. The post Learn English through Football Podcast: Turn the Corner appeared first on Learn…
Weekly Football Phrase: Throw Under the Bus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:24
This podcast's weekly football phrase is to throw under the bus. which is a phrase used by Mohammad Salah in comments this week. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Throw Under the Bus appeared first on Learn English Throug…
Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Shin It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:47
This podcast's weekly football phrase is to shin it. which is a phrae you will hear connected with how a player kicks the ball. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Shin It appeared first on Learn English Through Footba…
Weekly Football Phrase: The Goal Stands [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:58
In this football phrase of the week we look at some language from the weekend, including the phrase, 'the goal stands' from the Newcastle United win over Manchester City. The post Weekly Football Phrase: The Goal Stands…