Learn English Through Football Podcast

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Football Phrase of the Week: Confirmed as New Manager
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 team post.
Acres of space
We look at the football phrase 'to be in acres of space' which refers to when players always have lots of room to play.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: To Head Out
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 Barcelona, including the phrase, 'to head out'.
Football Phrase of the Week: (to) Convert
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.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: In and Around and Liverpool’s Title Win
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 special guest explaining it for us. We will also hav
Football Phrase of the Week: Record-equalling 20th league title
In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'Record-equalling 20th league title' after Liverpool were crowned champions of the 2024-25 Premier League season. You can read the transc
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Neck and Neck
In this week's football-language podcast we look at some phrases from horse racing used in football, including neck and neck.
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.