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Learn English Through Football Podcast: Settle the tie

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Settle the tie

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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Learn English Through Football Podcast: Settle the tie

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Settle the tie

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.

Football Phrase of the Week: Under the Lights

Football Phrase of the Week: Under the Lights

In this football phrase of the week, we talk about the football phrase 'under the lights', connected with theupcoming Merseyside derby. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Under the Lights appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Squeak Past

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Squeak Past

This football language podcast looks at some football language from an FA Cup tie between Man United vs Leicester, including to squeak past. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Squeak Past appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Football Phrase of the Week: Touching Distance

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. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Touching Distance appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Seal a Spot

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'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Seal a Spot appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Football Phrase of the Week: Bring Down in the Box

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. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Bring Down in the Box appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Deep into stoppage time

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'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Deep into stoppage time appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Football Phrase of the Week: Throw away a lead

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 The post Football Phrase of the Week: Throw away a lead appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Winning Run

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. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Winning Run appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Football Phrase of the Week: (to) Rattle

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. The post Football Phrase of the Week: (to) Rattle appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Football Phrase of the Week: Nick a Win

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. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Nick a Win appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024 Review (Part 1)

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]. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024 Review (Part 1) appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Football Phrase of the Week: Straight Defeat

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. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Straight Defeat appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Football Phrase of the Week: Stretch their lead

Football Phrase of the Week: Stretch their lead

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to stretch their lead ' after Liverpool's win over the Christmas fixtures The post Football Phrase of the Week: Stretch their lead appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Football Phrase of the Week: Theirs to Lose

Football Phrase of the Week: Theirs to Lose

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. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Theirs to Lose appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Goalkeeping Gaffes and an Olimpico

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Goalkeeping Gaffes and an Olimpico

In this football language podcast we are looking at 'goalkeeping gaffes' as well as the term to describe scoring directly from a corner. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Goalkeeping Gaffes and an Olimpico appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Football Phrase of the Week: Sacked after a defeat

Football Phrase of the Week: Sacked after a defeat

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. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Sacked after a defeat appeared first on Learn English Through Football.