Learn English Through Football Podcast

Learn English Through Football Podcast


Latest Episodes

Football Phrase of the Week: Turn the Game on Its Head
March 31, 2025

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
March 25, 2025

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
March 21, 2025

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)
March 17, 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
March 15, 2025

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
March 12, 2025

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
March 10, 2025

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
March 04, 2025

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
February 27, 2025

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
February 25, 2025

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.