Learn English Through Football Podcast

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Football Phrase of the Week: Touching Distance
In this football phrase of the week we introduce the football phrase 'touching distance', connected with the Arsenal vs Man City game.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Seal a Spot
In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from this week's European action, including the phrase 'seal a spot'.
Football Phrase of the Week: Bring Down in the Box
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to bring down in the box' from the Chelsea versus Arsenal game in the WSL.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Deep into stoppage time
In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from game seven of the Champions League group stage, including 'goal fest'.
Football Phrase of the Week: Throw away a lead
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to throw away a lead' after Arsenal drew 2-2 with Aston Villa
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Winning Run
In this football language podcast we take a look at the phrase 'winning run', and other similar phrases.
Football Phrase of the Week: (to) Rattle
This week's football phrase of the week is the verb, 'to rattle' and how it can be used in footbal to talk about shots and also pressure.
Football Phrase of the Week: Nick a Win
In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, nick a win' which is connected with the match played between Liverpool and Manchester United this week.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024 Review (Part 1)
2024 Review (Part 1): In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language that emerged from some of the big stories of the year [2024].
Football Phrase of the Week: Straight Defeat
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'straight defeat' after Manchester United lost another Premier League match at home.