Learn English Through Football Podcast

Learn English Through Football Podcast


Latest Episodes

Learn English Through Football Podcast: To down a team
October 05, 2025

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some meanings around the phrase, 'to down a team or an opponent'.

Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Overturn
September 29, 2025

This week's football phrase is the verb 'to overturn'. This phrase is often used when talking about referreing decisions: eg. awarding penalties, red cards, etc.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Finisher
September 27, 2025

In this week's football-language podcast we look at the meanings around the word, 'finish' in football including finishing and finishers.

Weekly Football Phrase: (a) Low Block
September 23, 2025

This week's football phrase is the noun phrase 'a low block'. This phrase can describe how Manchester City played against Arsenal on Sunday.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Stoppage Time Goal
September 21, 2025

In this week's football-language podcast we look at the phrase, 'stoppage time goal' after some late goals in the Champions League this week.

Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Sweep Aside
September 15, 2025

This week's football phrase is the verb phrase to sweep aside. This phrase describes the Manchester derby played on Sunday.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Selection Dilemma
September 12, 2025

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some more language from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including the phrase, 'selection dilemma. We also look ahead to this week's football and try

Football Phrase of the Week: Straight Red
September 10, 2025

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'straight red' from the 2026 World Cup qualifier between Serbia and England.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Book their place
September 08, 2025

In this week's football-language podcast we look at a phrase connected to qualifying for a competition or tournament: book their place after some recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Football Phrase of the Week: Transfer Window Slams Shut
September 02, 2025

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'slam shut' as the transfer window finally closes in many European countries.