• Learn English Through Football Podcast: Smash and Grab
    Mar 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

    The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Smash and Grab appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

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    10 mins
  • Football Phrase of the Week: Reckless Challenge
    Mar 4 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'

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    4 mins
  • Football Phrase of the Week: Hang on for a win
    Feb 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.

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    3 mins
  • Football Phrase of the Week: To close in on the title
    Feb 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.

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    5 mins
  • Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Dump Out
    Feb 22 2025

    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.

    The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Dump Out appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

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    9 mins
  • Football Phrase of the Week: Foul and abusive language
    Feb 18 2025

    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.

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    4 mins
  • Learn English Through Football Podcast: Settle the tie
    Feb 15 2025

    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

    The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Settle the tie appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

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    12 mins
  • Football Phrase of the Week: Under the Lights
    Feb 11 2025

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

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    3 mins