Learn English Through Football
Episodes
Football Phrase of the Week: Confirmed as New Manager
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'Confirmed as New Manager' as Carlo Ancelotti takes up the Brazilian men's national tea...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: To Head Out
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's football-language podcast we look at some of the language from the dramatic Champions League semi-final second leg between Inter and Ba...
Football Phrase of the Week: (to) Convert
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we look at the verb, 'to convert' after some improtant penalties were scored in the race for CL places. The post F...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: In and Around and Liverpool’s Title Win
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's football-language podcast we look at a phrase that has recently become quite popular in football, 'in and around' and we will have a sp...
Football Phrase of the Week: Record-equalling 20th league title
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'Record-equalling 20th league title' after Liverpool were crowned champions of the 2024...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Neck and Neck
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's football-language podcast we look at some phrases from horse racing used in football, including neck and neck. The post Learn English T...
Football Phrase of the Week: Shooting Boots
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'shooting boots' after Arsenal's game at Ipswich Town in the Premier League. The post F...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: X-Goal Thriller
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's football phrase we look at the phrase X-goal thriller, a phrase used to talk about exciting games. We will focus on the second leg tier...
Football Phrase of the Week: Round the Keeper
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'round the keeper' after Manchester City player James McAtee scored for Manchester City aga...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Roll (Your) Studs Over
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we take a look at language, including roll your studs over, describing a great goal scored in the CL quarter finals this week. The p...
Football Phrase of the Week: Seal the title
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'to seal the title' after PSG won their fourth Ligue 1 title in a row The post Football Phr...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Qualify [2026 World Cup]
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's football-language podcast we look at the word, 'qualify' and how it has been used this week after some of the World Cup qualifiers. The...
Football Phrase of the Week: Turn the Game on Its Head
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this football phrase of the week we look at a Women's Super League game in England and at the phrase to turn the game on its head. The post Footba...
Football Phrase of the Week: Force Extra Time
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we look back at the Nations League quarter-final matches and explain the phrase, 'to force extra time' after some ...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Mark a Debut
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's football-language podcast we look at the phrase, 'to mark a debut', which we can use to talk about England vs Albania's World Cup quali...
Football Phrase of the Week: End a Trophy Drought (Carabao Cup Final 2025)
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we look back at the Carabao Cup final between Newcastle and Liverpool in which Newcastle ended their trophy drough...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Interview with Hatriqa
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's football-language podcast we have an interview with Mark Bailey from Hatriqa (www.hatriqa.com) The post Learn English Through Football ...
Football Phrase of the Week: Cutting edge
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we look back at Manchester United vs Arsenal game and the phrase, 'cutting edge' The post Football Phrase of the W...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Smash and Grab
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fi...
Football Phrase of the Week: Reckless Challenge
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 challeng...
Football Phrase of the Week: Hang on for a win
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Footba...
Football Phrase of the Week: To close in on the title
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Dump Out
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Football Phrase of the Week: Foul and abusive language
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Settle the tie
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Football Phrase of the Week: Under the Lights
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week, we talk about the football phrase 'under the lights', connected with theupcoming Merseyside derby. The post Footb...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Squeak Past
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Football Phrase of the Week: Touching Distance
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we introduce the football phrase 'touching distance', connected with the Arsenal vs Man City game. The post Footb...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Seal a Spot
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from this week's European action, including the phrase 'seal a spot'. The post ...
Football Phrase of the Week: Bring Down in the Box
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to bring down in the box' from the Chelsea versus Arsenal game in the WSL. The post Fo...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Deep into stoppage time
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from game seven of the Champions League group stage, including 'goal fest'. The...
Football Phrase of the Week: Throw away a lead
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to throw away a lead' after Arsenal drew 2-2 with Aston Villa The post Football Phrase...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Winning Run
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we take a look at the phrase 'winning run', and other similar phrases. The post Learn English Through Football Podca...
Football Phrase of the Week: (to) Rattle
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's football phrase of the week is the verb, 'to rattle' and how it can be used in footbal to talk about shots and also pressure. The post Foo...
Football Phrase of the Week: Nick a Win
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, nick a win' which is connected with the match played between Liverpool and Mancheste...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024 Review (Part 1)
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2024 Review (Part 1): In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language that emerged from some of the big stories of the year [20...
Football Phrase of the Week: Straight Defeat
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'straight defeat' after Manchester United lost another Premier League match at home. Th...
Newspaper Headlines: Salah contract still ‘far away’ after five-star Liverpool show
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newspaper Headlines: Salah contract still 'far away' after five-star Liverpool show - We look at some more language from newspaper headlines - this ti...
Football Phrase of the Week: Stretch their lead
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to stretch their lead ' after Liverpool's win over the Christmas fixtures The post Foo...
Newspaper Headlines: Christmas No 1
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language post we explain the newspaper headline, 'Christmas No 1' from the Independent newspaper about Liverpool being top The post N...
Football Phrase of the Week: Theirs to Lose
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, theirs to lose' which has been in the news after Liverpool stayed top of the Premier...
Newspaper Headlines: Jeepers Keepers
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeepers Keepers: In this football language post we explain the newspaper headline, 'Jeepers Keepers' from the Daily Telegraph newspaper about the Cara...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Goalkeeping Gaffes and an Olimpico
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we are looking at 'goalkeeping gaffes' as well as the term to describe scoring directly from a corner. The post Le...
Football Phrase of the Week: Sacked after a defeat
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'to be sacked after a defeat' which has been in the news after two Premier League ma...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: To Shepherd
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we talk about a phrase originally from farming used in football: to shepherd. The post Learn English Through Footbal...
Football Phrase of the Week: Home Form
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'home form' and explain how it is used in football. The post Football Phrase of the ...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Clinch the title
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we look at the phrase, 'to clinch the title' after Botafogo's first ever win in the 2024 Copa Libertadores final las...
Football Phrase of the Week: On Toast
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'on toast' and explain how it is used in football. The post Football Phrase of the W...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: To Go Top
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we look at the phrase, 'to go top' and some of its variations. We also look back at some language from the latest ro...
Football Phrase of the Week: To Rout Another Team
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'to rout another team' and explain how it is used in football. The post Football Phr...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Slump
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we talk about the noun 'slump' and how it is used in football and also look at some big games this weekend.In this f...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Silence the crowd
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we take a look at the phrase, 'silence the crowd' and how it is used in football. The post Learn English Through Foo...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Can’t Live with Them
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we take a look at the phrase, 'can't live with them' and how it is used in football. We also look ahead to next week...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Late Goals and El Clásico
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we look back at an extraordinary weekend of late goals in the Premier League. We also explain some of the language f...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Non-League Football
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we look at some language from non-league football, including 'capacity crowd', as well as some football language fro...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024-25: Spursy
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we will talk about a word which is used in English football only; the word is 'Spursy'... The post Learn English Thr...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024-25 Champions League – Matchday 2
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we look at some language from Matchday 2 of this season's Champions League, including 'mis-match'; 'convert a penalt...
Football Language: Statement Win
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language post we look at the phrase 'statement win' after Tottenham's win at Old Trafford at the weekend. The post Football Language:...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024-25: Dark Arts
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we focus on the Manchester City v Arsenal match last weekend, and discuss the term 'dark arts'. The post Learn Engli...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024-25 Champions League Returns – Matchday 1
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we look at some language that emerged from matchday 1 of this season's Champions League. The post Learn English Thro...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2026 World Cup Qualifiers (September 2024)
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language podcast we look at some language from the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers from both the South American and Asian regions. T...
Newspaper Headline: Snakes bite
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this football language post we explain the newspaper headline, 'Snakes bite' from the Guardian newspaper about England's win over Ireland in the Na...
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Going to the Match
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Going to the match: In this football language podcast we have a short report of Damian's trip to a Premier League match. The post Learn English Throug...