Damon Brewster and Damian Fitzpatrick

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Each week we publish a podcast for learners of English who love football. The podcasts feature real-life stories from the world of football and follow the same format each week: an introduction, a review of the football week, a main listening report, an explanation of a football expression, as well as some predictions.

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Damon Brewster and Damian Fitzpatrick

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Education

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

2026 World Cup Language Day 27: Complete the comeback 09.07.2026

It's day 27 of the 2026 World Cup and on today's World Cup language podcast we look at a phrase from the Argentina versus Egypt last-16 game: Complete the comeback.  The post 2026 World Cup Language Day 27: Complete the comeback appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language Day 26: (to) Dump Out Of 07.07.2026

Day twenty six at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the verb phrase 'to dump out of' and its use in the Beligium vs USA last 16 match. The post 2026 World Cup Language Day 26: (to) Dump Out Of appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language Podcast 25: Hold out 06.07.2026

It's day 25 of the 2026 World Cup and on today's World Cup language podcast we look at a phrase from the thrilling match between hosts Mexico and England in the last 16: Hold out The post 2026 World Cup Language Podcast 25: Hold out appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language Day 24: Stubborn Defence 05.07.2026

Day twenty four at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase stubborn defence from the France v Paraguay last 16 match. The post 2026 World Cup Language Day 24: Stubborn Defence appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language 23: Scrape past 04.07.2026

It's day 23 of the 2026 World Cup and on today's World Cup language podcast we look at a phrase from the remarkable game between holders Argentina and Cape Verde: 'scrape past' The post 2026 World Cup Language 23: Scrape past appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 22: (to) Breeze Past 03.07.2026

Day twenty two at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase breeze past and the Spain v Austria match in the Round of 32. The post 2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 22: (to) Breeze Past appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language 21: Advance to the last 16 02.07.2026

It's day 19 of the 2026 World Cup and on today's World Cup language podcast we look at a phrase from the Belgium versus Senegal last-32 match which Belgium dramatically won: 'advance to the last 16' The post 2026 World Cup Language 21: Advance to the last 16 appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 20: (to) Sweep Aside 01.07.2026

Day twenty at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase sweep aside and the France v Sweden game. The post 2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 20: (to) Sweep Aside appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language 19: Win a shootout 30.06.2026

It's day 19 of the 2026 World Cup and on today's World Cup language podcast we look at a phrase from the Germany versus Paraguay last-32 match: 'win a shoot out' The post 2026 World Cup Language 19: Win a shootout appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 18: Stoppage Time 29.06.2026

Day eighteen at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase stoppage time from the first knockout game of the tournament. The post 2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 18: Stoppage Time appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language 17: See off an opponent 29.06.2026

Today's World Cup language podcast we look at a phrase to describe when one team defeats another team: 'see off an opponent'. The post 2026 World Cup Language 17: See off an opponent appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 16: (to) Spill 27.06.2026

Day sixteen at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at a football phrase connected with goalkeeping, which is 'to spill the ball'. The post 2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 16: (to) Spill appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language 15: Results to go their way 26.06.2026

It's day 15 of the 2026 World Cup and on today's World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase 'results go their way'. The post 2026 World Cup Language 15: Results to go their way appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 14: Goal difference 25.06.2026

Day ten at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at an important football phrase in tournaments, which is 'goal difference'. The post 2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 14: Goal difference appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language 13: Ends goal drought 24.06.2026

It's day 13 of the 2026 World Cup and Ronaldo finally arrived at the tournament. We look at a phrase that came from his match for Portugal against Uzbekistan after he scored twice: ends his goal drought. The post 2026 World Cup Language 13: Ends goal drought appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 12: (to) Shrug Off 23.06.2026

Day ten at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the verb phrase 'to shrug off' and how we can use it to talk about Argentina v Austria. The post 2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 12: (to) Shrug Off appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language: Thumping strike 22.06.2026

It's day 11 of the 2026 World Cup and Cape Verde continue to surprise - this time drawing with Uruguay 2-2. We will explain the phrase 'thumping strike' from that game. The post 2026 World Cup Language: Thumping strike appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language Day 10: (a) Statement Win 21.06.2026

Day ten at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the phrase 'a statement win' and the Netherlands versus Sweden match. The post 2026 World Cup Language Day 10: (a) Statement Win appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 9: One-way traffic 21.06.2026

Day nine of the 2026 World Cup saw one of the dark horses, Turkey, knocked out of the competition and we are going to look at the phrases, 'one-way traffic' and 'eliminate'.  The post 2026 World Cup Language Podcast Day 9: One-way traffic appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2026 World Cup Language 8: (a) Gift 19.06.2026

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 .

2026 World Cup Language Podcast – Day 7: Re-taken penalty 19.06.2026

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 .

2026 World Cup Language Podcast 6: (a) Stunner 17.06.2026

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 .

2026 World Cup Language Podcast 5: Held to a draw 16.06.2026

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 .

2026 World Cup Language Podcast 4: Run Riot 15.06.2026

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 .

2026 World Cup Language Podcast 3: Lob (over the keeper) 14.06.2026

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 .

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