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This weekend sees the Spanish city of Madrid come to a halt as 'madrileno derbi' takes place between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. The post Podcast 30: The Madrid Derby appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

After almost a three-month break the Champions League is back and languagecaster previews the 8 mouthwatering ties that lie ahead. Will it be another all-English final or will the winner come from Spain, Italy or … Greece? In addition we: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new […] The post Podcast 28: Champions League: The last 16 appeared first on Learn E...

Managers being sacked, canned, given the chop, released, fired... languagecaster takes a look at the language we use to describe a managers job in the seven stages of being a manager The post Learn English through Football Podcast: The seven stages of being a manager appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

After a thrilling end to the Argentinian apertura season in December, football returns to Argentina with the clausura season this weekend and languagecaster looks at some of the players and teams that will feature. We also … Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in […] The post Podcast 26: Argentina’s 2009 Clausura Championship a...

Kaka to Man City? Beckham to AC Milan? The transfer window has been full of rumours and gossip. On this week’s show we take a look at some of the main transfer stories that have made the headlines over the past three weeks. We also … Review the football news in the Good, the Bad […] The post Podcast 25: The Transfer Window appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

Languagecaster look at one of the oldest rivalries in English football, the East Midlands derby between Derby Coury and Nottingham Forest. We also… Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in the Predictions competition For learners […] The post Podcast 24: Derby & Nottingha...

On this week’s show we take a look at one of the greatest players to have played in the Premier League: Ryan Giggs. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in the Predictions competition […] The post Podcast 23: Ryan Giggs appeared first on Learn English Through Footbal...

On this week’s show we take a look at David Beckham and his body art. In addition, we: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in the predictions competition For learners of English check out our […] The post Podcast 22: Beckham, AC Milan and Tattoos appeared first on Learn Engl...

On this week’s show Damon and Damian take a look back at the highs and lows from 2008 for their respective clubs: Liverpool and Tottenham. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in the […] The post Week 21: Review of the year – Liverpool and Tottenham appeared fi...

  On this week’s show we salute the new Apertura champions in Argentina, Boca Juniors, as well as the Club World Cup winners Manchester United. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in the […] The post Podcast 20: Boca Campeon! appeared first on Learn English Through...

On this week's show we focus on some innovations in football; new ideas to 'improve' the game of football The post Podcast 19: Innovations in football appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

2008 FIFA Club World Championship: On this week's show we focus on the FIFA Club World Championship taking place in Japan in which Manchester United are the hot favourites. The post Podcast 18: 2008 FIFA Club World Championship appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

Winter is closing in and leagues in Europe are approaching the half way stage. On this week’s show we talk about cup competitions, fights, super subs, while our main piece features the Ballon D’Or, recently won by Ronaldo of Manchester United. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly […] The post Podcast 17: The Ballon D’Or appeared first on Learn English Thr...

This weeka€™s show focuses on the MLS a€“ Major League Soccer – as it comes to the end of its 2008 season. We look back at some of the winners and the losers and, oh yes, David Beckham! Podcast 16: Worksheet We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly […] The post Podcast 16: MLS 2008 appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

With Gamba Osaka claiming the Asian Champions League title last week Japanese football is on the rise and so on this week’s main report Damon takes a look at the J-League, the domestic league in Japan. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression […] The post Podcast: Week 15 – The J-League appeared first on Learn English Throu...

On this week’s show, our German correspondent, Hans, takes a look at the surprise package in the Bundesliga, Hoffenheim. Worksheet Podcast 14 We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football rent a car bulgaria And continue the predictions battle in […] The post Podcast: Week 14 – Hoffenheim! appeared first...

Dream Team: On this week's show we take a look back at the fantastic Barcelona side of the early 1990s under Johan Cruyff's management, the Dream Team The post Podcast Week 13: Barcelona’s Dream Team appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

On this week’s show languagecaster reports on Kick It Out and the background to this anti-racism campaign in England. The worksheet can be downloaded here Worksheet 12. Both Damon and Damian are happy to review the footballing week as their teams recorded some good results, and… We also: Review the football news in the Good, […] The post Podcast: Week 12 – Kick Racism out of Football a...

How would you describe Brazilian football? German football? Or Italian football for that matter? On this week’s show we ask some fans to describe the playing styles and characteristics of six top footballing nations. For English learners try the worksheet Podcast 11 We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the […] The post Football Podcast: World Football Stereotypes appear...

South Africa is just around the corner and the World Cup qualifiers are in full swing. On this week’s show Damian reviews the European groups after watching his beloved Irish team in action last Wednesday We also: Review the news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a football expression in English for […] The post Podcast: Week 10: European World Cup Qualifiers appeared first on Lear...

The current downturn in the global economy has been well-documented but how will the so-called 'credit crunch' affect English football? The post Podcast Week 9 2008-09: The Credit Crunch and Football appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

On this week's show we review the life and times of former England star Paul Gascoigne, as well as looking back at all the football news from around the world. The post Podcast Week 8: Paul Gascoigne appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

The Premier League is getting ready for it’s sixth round of games. Too soon to name a winner? Who’s going down? Has it been an exciting start to the season. This week languagecaster.com asks some Premier League fans what they think. We also: Review the news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce […] The post Week 7: 2008-9 – Premier League review appeared first on Learn English Th...

The group stages are under way already in the Champions league. Barely have the seasons started in the European leagues and the big money competition is underway. In this show Damon and damian reflect on the Spanish and English team’s start to the campaign. We also: Review the news in the Good, the Bad and […] The post Week 6: 2008-09 – The Champions League group games appeared first o...

On this week’s show we review the World Cup qualifiers by asking fans from Germany, England and Ireland their viewpoints on last week’s matches. We also: Review the news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in the predictions competition For […] The post Week 5 2008-9: World Cup Review appeared first on...