Learn English Through Football Podcast

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Football Phrase of the Week: To close in on the title
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.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Dump Out
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
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 card against Osasuna in La Liga.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Settle the tie
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 Manchester City versus Real Madrid first leg
Football Phrase of the Week: Under the Lights
In this football phrase of the week, we talk about the football phrase 'under the lights', connected with theupcoming Merseyside derby.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Squeak Past
This football language podcast looks at some football language from an FA Cup tie between Man United vs Leicester, including to squeak past.
Football Phrase of the Week: Touching Distance
In this football phrase of the week we introduce the football phrase 'touching distance', connected with the Arsenal vs Man City game.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Seal a Spot
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'.
Football Phrase of the Week: Bring Down in the Box
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.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Deep into stoppage time
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'.