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Today's World Cup phrase of the day is the expression consolation goal which is a goal that... The post World Cup Phrase of the Day: Consolation Goal appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

On today's show, languagecaster.com dissects France's miserable performance at the World Cup. We also salute the four teams that have qualified for the knockout stages from Groups C and D and look ahead at today's games. The post 2010 World Cup Podcast 6: France appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

This podcast looks at the 2010 World Cup last set of matches from Groups C and D and asks four football fans what they think will happen. There is a transcript for this show which may help you to improve your language skills by reading as you listen, or if you are a teacher of […] The post 2010 World Cup Podcast 5: In or out? England and Germany appeared first on Learn English Through Footba...

Implode is a word used to describe a team, or team performance that is so bad it damages the chances of the team... The post 2010 World Cup Phrase of the Day: To Implode appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

‘Maybe it’s the pressure?’ suggested England manager Fabio Cappello after England’s dismal draw with Algeria, so on this World Cup podcast we take a look at the pressure of playing in the most important sporting event in the world. You can read the transcript for this podcast below, while you can also check out our […] The post 2010 World Cup Podcast 4: Under Pressure appeared first on Learn...

Today's World Cup phrase of the day is the expression to be out of their hands. The post 2010 World Cup Phrase of the Day: To be out of their hands appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

Good and Bad from Week 1: The 2010 World Cup is a week old and we look at some of the highs and lows of the tournament by... The post 2010 World Cup Podcast 3: Good and Bad from Week 1 appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

World Cup Phrase of the Day: To Take the Game to The post 2010 World Cup Phrase of the Day: To Take the Game to appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

World Cup 2010 Podcast 2: England vs The Media In this podcast, Damian reflects on the media reaction to England's first game against the USA The post World Cup 2010 Podcast 2: England vs The Media appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

The World Cup is finally here and languagecaster kicks off its World Cup coverage with a look at the teams we think will do well and not so well. We also discuss those teams we think may cause a surprise or two and predict which players will feature in the Golden Boot race. Remember you […] The post 2010 World Cup Podcast 1 appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

Can you remember the uproar over the Vuvuzela in the 2010 World Cup? With the African Cup of Nations kicking off in South Africa this weekend we thought we'd revisit Bafana Bafana's favorite. The post 2010 World Cup Phrase of the Day: Vuvuzela appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

On this, the final podcast of the year, we take a look back at some of the highs and lows of the European football season. Remember you can also: Read our football news review in the good, the bad and the ugly Check out a new football expression in English for Football For learners of […] The post Podcast 42: Review of the 2009-10 Season appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

This week’s podcast looks at the stats behind Inter and Bayern’s road to the Champions League final. Remember you can also: Read our football news review in the good, the bad and the ugly Check out a new football expression in English for Football Follow the weekly predictions battle between Damon and Damian in the […] The post Podcast 41: Champions League 2010 appeared first on Learn Englis...

Winning the Double: To commemorate Chelsea and Bayern Munich's domestic doubles on this week's podcast we look at what it means to win a double and feature some of the most successful double-winning sides in football. The post Podcast 40: Winning the Double appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

The Double: Each week on languagecaster’s podcast we feature a main report and on this week’s show we explain ‘the Double’: when a team wins the domestic league and cup. You can listen to the report by clicking above and can read the transcript below. Explanations of vocabulary in bold appear at the foot of […] The post Football Language: Main Report – Week 40: The Double appeared firs...

On this week’s podcast we focus on Germany and their World cup pedigree. They will certainly be a force again in this year’s World cup in South Africa. Remember you can also: Read our football news review in the good, the bad and the ugly Check out a new football expression in English for Football […] The post Podcast 39: World Cup Spotlight on Germany appeared first on Learn English Through...

This week's English for football phrase is 'there is so much at stake'. At stake means to be at issue, to be at risk, or to be the important topic. The post English for Football Phrase: Week 39 – So much at stake appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

On this week’s show we preview the second legs of the Champions League semi-finals which are beautifully poised after last week’s matches. Remember you can also: Read our football news review in the good, the bad and the ugly Check out a new football expression in English for Football Follow the weekly predictions battle between […] The post Podcast 37: Champions League Semi-Final Preview ap...

On this week’s show we spotlight World Cup hopefuls, England, as well as reviewing Tottenham’s win over Arsenal and looking ahead to some great derbies taking place this weekend. Remember you can also: Read our football news review in the good, the bad and the ugly Check out a new football expression in English for […] The post Podcast 36: World Cup Country Spotlight – England appeared...

2010 El Clasico: A free listening report with transcript on football for learners of English who love soccer: this week el clasico The post Week 35: Main Report – 2010 El Clasico appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

On this week’s show we preview el clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona as well as taking a look back at the Champions League quarter-finals and a look forward to the FA Cup semi-finals. Remember you can also: Read our football news review in the good, the bad and the ugly Check out a new […] The post Podcast 35: El Clásico – Real Madrid vs Barcelona appeared first on Learn Engli...

On this week’s show we spotlight the quarter final games in the Champions League. Remember you can also: Read our football news review in the good, the bad and the ugly Check out a new football expression in English for Football Follow the weekly predictions battle between Damon and Damian in the Predictions competition For […] The post Podcast 34: The Quarter Finals of the Champions League...

On this week’s show we feature an interview with an expert on Mexican football, Juan Pablo Camargo, who tells us all about the Primera División de México. Remember you can also: Read our football news review in the good, the bad and the ugly Check out a new football expression in English for Football Follow […] The post Podcast 33: The Mexican League appeared first on Learn English Through...

On this week’s show we feature Ligue 1. We take a look at some background to the season, the contenders for the title, the relegation situation and French clubs in Europe. Remember you can also: Read our football news review in the good, the bad and the ugly Check out a new football expression in […] The post Podcast 32: Ligue 1 appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

On this week's free football podcast for learners of English we talk about the 1950 World Cup in Brazil The post Podcast 31: The 1950 World Cup appeared first on Learn English Through Football .