Learn English Through Football Podcast

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.

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!

This podcast's weekly football phrase is a verb phrase' to latch on to'. This is used to describe a player controlling the ball.

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.

This podcast's weekly football phrase is 'a goal fest'. a phrase used to describe matches with lots of goals.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language from the past week including 'turn the corner' and 'down tools'.

This podcast's weekly football phrase is to throw under the bus. which is a phrase used by Mohammad Salah in comments this week.

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'.

This podcast's weekly football phrase is to shin it. which is a phrae you will hear connected with how a player kicks the ball.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language from the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores final (2025) that took place this weekend between Flamengo and Palmeiras. We will also look at the phrases, 'flying header' and 'rose highest'. We will also try and predict two big derbies in Europe: a top-of-the-table clash in England between Arsenal and Chelsea and the Seville derby between Sevilla and Betis.

In this football phrase of the week we look at some language from the weekend, including the phrase, 'the goal stands' from the Newcastle United win over Manchester City.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at a phrase used to talk about amazing moments in football - Roy of the Rovers.

In this football phrase of the week we look at some language from the recent 2026 World Cup qualifier between Hungary and Ireland, including 'at the death' and 'hanging on'

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language connected to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the phrase, 'group decider'.

In this week's Learn English Through Football podcast we look at the phrase, 'solo effort' which describes a particular type of goal.

In this week's Learn English Through Football podcast we look at the phrase, 'go clear' when describing a team doing well in a match or in the league.

The weekly football phrase we introduce in this podcast is 'man and ball7 which is a phrase used in football to describe tackles.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at a verb phrase connected to shooting and passing.

This week's football phrase is the verb phrase '(to) Spurn a Chance'. This phrase is often to describe an attempt at goal.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language connected to club rivalries. We also look ahead to this weekend's football with one of the biggest club rivalry in English football: Liverpool vs Manchester United.

In this football phrase of the week we look at expressions connected to the word 'qualify', including 'claim a spot' after the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at Liverpool's start to the season and the key phrase is 'to bed in'.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some meanings around the phrase, 'to down a team or an opponent'.

This week's football phrase is the verb 'to overturn'. This phrase is often used when talking about referreing decisions: eg. awarding penalties, red cards, etc.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at the meanings around the word, 'finish' in football including finishing and finishers.

This week's football phrase is the noun phrase 'a low block'. This phrase can describe how Manchester City played against Arsenal on Sunday.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at the phrase, 'stoppage time goal' after some late goals in the Champions League this week.

This week's football phrase is the verb phrase to sweep aside. This phrase describes the Manchester derby played on Sunday.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some more language from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including the phrase, 'selection dilemma. We also look ahead to this week's football and try to predict the Manchester derby this weekend.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'straight red' from the 2026 World Cup qualifier between Serbia and England.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at a phrase connected to qualifying for a competition or tournament: book their place after some recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'slam shut' as the transfer window finally closes in many European countries.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at two phrases from the past week: one to do with a shock cup win and the other connected to the transfer window: cup upset and hijack a move.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'dream debut' after Liverpool's last-minute win over Newcastle in the Premier League.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language to describe the start of the season, including the phrase, 'get underway'.

This week's football phrase is the noun, a blunder. This word featured a lot in commentary and reports on Manchester United v Arsenal

Son Heung-min in Numbers: In this week's football-language podcast we look back at some of the key numbers from the Tottenham career of...

This week's football phrase is the verb to retain. This is the key word from teh Euro 2025 finals as England retained the title of European champions.

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, to claw away, used mostly when talking about goalkeepers

In this football phrase of the week we explain the word, 'draw', and the different ways this word is used in football.

In this football phrase of the week we explain the football phrase, 'find joy', used in a match from the Women's Euro 2025 competition.

Brazilian Football Phrases: In this week's football-language podcast we look at some football language from Brazil with James Taylor. Do you know what 'lettuce hands' or 'chicken' might mean?

In this football phrase of the week we look at the word, 'margin' and see how it is used in football. We will look at slim margin and also wide margin after PSG's Champions League win at the weekend

In this week's football-language podcast we focus on the new Club World Cup and look at the competition through key numbers.

Ended Their Hopes: This week's football expression looks back at some of the final games of the season and explains the phrase end their hope

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some of the language from the 2025 Europa League final between Tottenham and Manchester United and in particular the phrase, 'off the line'. We will also look back at some of our pre-season predictions - how well did we do? There are also some more predictions for this weekend's big games, including the Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Arsenal, a huge game in the Premier League and the German Cup Final.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the noun phrase, a clear goalscoring opportunity, which was a key phrase in the FA Cup final at the weekend.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at a phrase used after a player misses an easy chance - spare a player's blushes.

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.

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'.

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.

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 have Damon talking about Liverpool's title win, while we'll also have some predictions, which feature derbies from London and Glasgow and the Champions League semi finals.

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 transcript for this post below, while you can also check out our glossary of footballing phrases

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some phrases from horse racing used in football, including neck and neck.

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.

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 and Lyon.

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.

In this podcast we take a look at language, including roll your studs over,  describing a great goal scored in the CL quarter finals this week.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'to seal the title' after PSG won their fourth Ligue 1 title in a row

In this week's football-language podcast we look at the word, 'qualify' and how it has been used this week after some of the World Cup qualifiers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this week's football-language podcast we have an interview with Mark Bailey from Hatriqa (www.hatriqa.com)

In this football phrase of the week we look back at Manchester United vs Arsenal game and the phrase, 'cutting edge'

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

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'

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.

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.

This football language podcast looks at some football language from the 2nd legs of the knockout round in the Champions League, including to dump out.

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'Foul and abusive language' after Real Madrid player Jude Bellingham was shown the red card against Osasuna in La Liga.

In this week's football-language podcast we look back at some language from the Champions League play-off games, including 'settle the tie' from the Manchester City versus Real Madrid first leg

In this football phrase of the week, we talk about the football phrase 'under the lights', connected with theupcoming Merseyside derby.

This football language podcast looks at some football language from an FA Cup tie between Man United vs Leicester, including to squeak past.

In this football phrase of the week we introduce the football phrase 'touching distance', connected with the Arsenal vs Man City game.

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'.

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.

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'.

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to throw away a lead' after Arsenal drew 2-2 with Aston Villa

In this football language podcast we take a look at the phrase 'winning run', and other similar phrases.

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.

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.

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].

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'straight defeat' after Manchester United lost another Premier League match at home.

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to stretch their lead ' after Liverpool's win over the Christmas fixtures

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, theirs to lose' which has been in the news after Liverpool stayed top of the Premier League after beating Tottenham 6-3.

In this football language podcast we are looking at 'goalkeeping gaffes'  as well as the term to describe scoring directly from a corner.

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'to be sacked after a defeat' which has been in the news after two Premier League managers lost their jobs at the weekend.

In this football language podcast we talk about a phrase originally from farming used in football: to shepherd.

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'home form' and explain how it is used in football.

In this football language podcast we look at the phrase, 'to clinch the title' after Botafogo's first ever win in the 2024 Copa Libertadores final last weekend. We also look forward to this weekend's football in our predictions competition - including a London derby and the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'on toast' and explain how it is used in football.

In this football language podcast we look at the phrase, 'to go top' and some of its variations. We also look back at some language from the latest round of Champions League games and look ahead to this season's Copa Libertadores final. We also look ahead to this weekend's football with our predictions competition - including the final of CONMEBOL's big club final and Der Klassiker from the Bundesliga.

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, 'to rout another team' and explain how it is used in football.

In this football language podcast we talk about the noun 'slump' and how it is used in football and also look at some big games this weekend.In this football language podcast we talk about the noun 'slump' and how it is used in football and also look at some big games this weekend.

In this football language podcast we take a look at the phrase, 'silence the crowd' and how it is used in football.

In this football language podcast we take a look at the phrase, 'can't live with them' and how it is used in football. We also look ahead to next weekend's football with our predictions competition.

In this football language podcast we look back at an extraordinary weekend of late goals in the Premier League. We also explain some of the language from the 2024 el Clásico including, 'move 6 points clear' and 'clinical finish'. We also look ahead to next weekend's football with our predictions competition - this week is an Premier League week.

In this football language podcast we look at some language from non-league football, including 'capacity crowd', as well as some football language from some of the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including 'turn the ball into the net'.