Learn English Through Football Podcast

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Football Phrase of the Week: Shooting Boots
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.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: X-Goal Thriller
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 in the Europa League between Manchester United an
Football Phrase of the Week: Round the Keeper
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 against Crystal Palace at the weekend.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Roll (Your) Studs Over
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.
Football Phrase of the Week: Seal the title
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
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Qualify [2026 World Cup]
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.
Football Phrase of the Week: Turn the Game on Its Head
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.
Football Phrase of the Week: Force Extra Time
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 thrilling ties.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Mark a Debut
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 qualifier.
Football Phrase of the Week: End a Trophy Drought (Carabao Cup Final 2025)
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 drought when they defeated Liverpool 2-1.