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Day eight at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the the match between Czechia and South Africa and the noun 'a gift' used, in this case  to talk about a refereeing decision. The post 2026 World Cup Language 8: (a) Gift appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Re-taken penalty: Day seven of the 2026 World Cup saw some of the World Cup favourites in action and in this podcast we look at the phrase 'retaken penalty' from one of those games: England vs Croatia. The post 2026 World Cup Language Podcast – Day 7: Re-taken penalty appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Day six at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the noun 'a stunner' from the France versus Senegal match. The post 2026 World Cup Language Podcast 6: (a) Stunner appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Held to a draw: Day five of the 2026 World Cup was a day of draws as all four games ended in draws. We look at the phrase 'held to a draw' from one of those games: Cape Verde against Spain The post 2026 World Cup Language Podcast 5: Held to a draw appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Day four at the 2026 World Cup saw some interesting matches. On this World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase to run riot and the Germany v Curaçao match. The post 2026 World Cup Language Podcast 4: Run Riot appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Day three of the 2026 World Cup saw Brazil enter the tournament and on today's World Cp language podcast we take a look at a phrase from Brazil's game against Morocco: to lob over the keeper. We'll also talk a little about our predictions competition. The post 2026 World Cup Language Podcast 3: Lob (over the keeper) appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

The 2026 World Cup kicked off in Mexico yesterday and on this World Cup language post we look at the phrase, 'to be dismissed' after three players were shown a red card in the opening game. The post 2026 World Cup Language Podcast: To be dismissed appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

The men's World Cup starts this week and in this week's football-language podcast we look at some language to describe the favourites, the dark horses and the flops from the 2026 World Cup tournament. We will also offer some predictions for the tournament. We also have an online worksheet for this listening. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2026 World Cup – Favourites, Dark Horses and Flops appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

The men's World Cup starts on June 11th and in this week's football-language podcast we look at some of the numbers behind the tournament in our first preview of the tournament. We will also talk about language of predictions before the tournament starts. The post Learn English through Football Podcast: 2026 World Cup in Numbers appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language connected to this season's [2026] Champions League final, including the phrases, 'clash of styles' and 'back-to-back titles'. We will also make some predictions from the Champions league final between Arsenal and PSG. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2026 Champions League Final – Clash of Styles appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the adjective phrase, 'out-and-out' which is used to talk about players' styles of play. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (an) Out-and-out appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some phrases connected with choosing squads for the World Cup, including 'to be on the plane'. We will also look at some predictions from this weekend's big games, including Tottenham versus Everton and West Ham taking on Leeds. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: On the Plane appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the verb phrase, 'to hit the byline' which describes a way of attacking. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Hit the Byline appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look back at a phrase from this weekend's FA Cup final in England between Manchester City and Chelsea: Flicked finish. We will also look at some predictions from some more big games this weekend including West Ham travelling to Newcastle and Arsenal hosting Burnley The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Flicked finish appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look back at some language from the Champions League semi-final second legs and in particular the multiple meanings of 'set up'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Set up appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'to fly out of the traps' which was used to describe how Manchester United played in their match against Liverpool. The post Weekly football Phrase: (to) Fly Out of the Traps appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'come out on top' which was used to describe PSG's win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final first leg. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Come out on top appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at the phrase 'lose the dressing room', and other football language used when a manager is under pressure. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Lose the Dressing Room appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'close the gap' after Manchester City's win over Arsenal in the Premier League. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Close the gap appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some phrases connected to the expression, 'business end of the season' as we only have a few weeks left of the season. We will also look at some predictions from the upcoming Premier League games this weekend including the big title decider in England and the Merseyside derby. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Business End of the Season appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the verb phrase 'to fizz the ballt'. This phrase ise used to talk about passing as well as shooting. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Fizz the Ball appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'no fluke' after Southampton defeated Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter final this weekend. The post Weekly Football Phrase: No Fluke appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look back at some football phrases from the 2026 World Cup play-off finals, including, 'miss out on' after Italy's surprise defeat against Bosnia The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Miss Out On appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the pverb phrasehrase 'skied it'. This phrase can be used to describe shooting or a shot. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Sky It appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some football phrases from the 2026 World Cup play-off games, including, 'reach the final'.  The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Reach the final appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase 'caught napping', a phrase usually used to talk about defending. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Caught Napping appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at a football phrase that has come out of AFCON 2025: 'stripped of their title' after what happened in the Senegal versus Morocco final. We will also try to predict the English League Cup final and the Madrid derby. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Stripped of their title appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'defend their title' after Chelsea defeated Manchester United in the Women's League Cup final this weekend.  The post Weekly Football Phrase: Defend their title appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at football phrases to talk about goalkeeping mistakes, including 'goalkeeping gaffe'. The post Learn English Through Football: Goalkeeping Gaffe appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'To be into the next round' after League One side Port Vale qualified for the quarter-final of the FA Cup.  The post Weekly Football Phrase: To be into the next round appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language connected with defending or controlling the ball. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Shepherd the Ball appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the cliche, 'one for the team', a phrase used alongside yellow cards. The post Weekly Football Phrase: one for the team appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language from the Champions League second leg tie between Juventus and Galatasaray. We will explain the phrases, 'hold off a fightback'; 'trailing' and the expression, '3-0 on the night and 5-5 on aggregate'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Hold Off A Fightback appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the cliche, 'too good to go down' after my favourite team Tottenham lost again and are only four points above the drop zone. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Too Good to Go Down appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some of the football language connected with this week's Women's Champions League play off fixtures. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Women’s Champions League Play Offs appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'penalty shootout' after the FA Cup 4th Round tie between Birmingham and Leeds was decided this way. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Penalty Shootout appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language around manager sackings after some high-profile managers lost their jobs this week. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: The Language of Getting the Sack appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This podcast's weekly football phrase is the verb phrase 'to dwell on'. This is used to describe talk about a player in control of the ball. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Dwell on appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language connected to the top of the table: 'to extend their lead' and 'to move clear'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Extend Their Lead appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This podcast's weekly football phrase is the noun 'a scorpion kick'. This is used to describe a particular kind of shot. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Scorpion Kick appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look back at some of the football language from the final round of games from the 2025-26 Champions League group stage, The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Bullet Header appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look back at the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal and discuss missed penalties The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Missed Penalty (AFCON 2025) appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we focus on the language of the 3rd round of the FA Cup, including the cliche 'the magic of the cup'. The post Learn Englsh Through Football Podcast: 2026 FA Cup Third Round appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the cliche, 'the sacking season' after two high-profile sackings in the Premier League this week. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Sacking Season appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language from the last-16 of the AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco, including the phrase, 'rode their luck'. We will also predict the last-16 tie between Algeria and Congo DR and we look at some language around managers getting the sack! The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Rode their luck (AFCON 2025)  appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This podcast's weekly football phrase is a verb phrase' to latch on to'. This is used to describe a player controlling the ball. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Latch on to appeared first on Learn English Through Footbal.

In this week's football-language podcast we look forward to AFCON 2025 which starts this weekend in Morocco. We will look at some of the favourites, possible dark horses and outsiders. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: AFCON 2025 Preview appeared first on Learn English Through Footbal.

This podcast's weekly football phrase is 'a goal fest'. a phrase used to describe matches with lots of goals. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (a) Goal Fest appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language from the past week including 'turn the corner' and 'down tools'. The post Learn English through Football Podcast: Turn the Corner appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This podcast's weekly football phrase is to throw under the bus. which is a phrase used by Mohammad Salah in comments this week. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Throw Under the Bus appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language from the  2026 World Cup draw that took place in Washington at the weekend and in particular we will explain the phrase, 'to be drawn'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: To Be Drawn (2026 World Cup Draw) appeared first on Learn English Through Football.