Learn English Through Football Podcast

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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.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Interview with Hatriqa
In this week's football-language podcast we have an interview with Mark Bailey from Hatriqa (www.hatriqa.com)
Football Phrase of the Week: Cutting edge
In this football phrase of the week we look back at Manchester United vs Arsenal game and the phrase, 'cutting edge'
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Smash and Grab
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 first leg
Football Phrase of the Week: Reckless Challenge
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 challenge'
Football Phrase of the Week: Hang on for a win
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.
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.