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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 .

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 .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the pverb phrasehrase 'skied it'. This phrase can be used to describe shooting or a shot. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Sky It appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

This podcast's weekly football phrase is to shin it. which is a phrae you will hear connected with how a player kicks the ball. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Shin It appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

This week's football phrase is the verb phrase '(to) Spurn a Chance'. This phrase is often to describe an attempt at goal. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Spurn a Chance appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

This week's football phrase is the verb phrase to sweep aside. This phrase describes the Manchester derby played on Sunday. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Sweep Aside appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this week's football-language podcast we look at a phrase used after a player misses an easy chance - spare a player's blushes. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Spare Blushes appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'to seal the title' after PSG won their fourth Ligue 1 title in a row The post Football Phrase of the Week: Seal the title appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

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 .

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 .

In this football language podcast we will talk about a word which is used in English football only; the word is 'Spursy'... The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2024-25: Spursy appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football language podcast we look at the word 'stand' and see how it is used in different ways in football. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: As it Stands/Standings appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

Learn English Through Football: Shithousery: This week, we look at the word 'shithousery', and its place in the language of football. The post Learn English Through Football: Shithousery appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

This short football language podcast looks at the word 'survival' which is used to describe a team battling to avoid relegation. The post Learn English Through Football Language Podcast: Survival appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

A Sniff - in this short podcast on the language of football we explain the phrase 'a sniff' and how it is used to talk about football. The post (a) Sniff: Football Language Podcast appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Secure This short podcast on the language of football introduces the phrase, ‘to secure‘, and words that this verb is used with in football. Check out the transcript of the show below. You also make sure you check out our huge glossary of footballing phrases here and visit our site […] The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Secure appear...

This short podcast on the language of football introduces the phrase, 'between the sticks', which is a phrase used to talk about goalkeepers. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Between the Sticks appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this short podcast on the language of football, we talk about a football cliche used to describe a player's actions. The phrase is 'saw their name in lights'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Saw Their Name in Lights appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this short podcast on the language of football, we talk about a football phrase that describes a shot. The phrase is 'a sweet strike'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: A Sweet Strike appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this short podcast on the language of football, we talk about a way to describe a shot. The phrase is 'a sighter'. The post Learn English Through Football: A Sighter appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

On this short football language podcast we look at some football language to talk about what match results mean, including 'to sink'. The post (to) Sink – football Language Podcast – 2021-22 Season appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

This football language podcast features language from the Atlético Madrid versus Liverpool match, including the phrase stonewall pen. You can read the transcript for this podcast below, and you can also access our glossary of footballing phrases here and visit our site to access all our previous posts and podcasts. If you have any suggestions […] The post Stonewall Pen – Football Lang...

We look at the phrases 'chalked off'' and 'the goal stands' which appeared in the BBC report on the Manchester City vs Tottenham WSL game The post Chalked off – Football Language Podcast: 2021 WSL Man City v Spurs appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this podcast we look at the phrase 'end a drought' which came from the 2021 Copa America final match between Brazil and Argentina The post Learning English Through Football Podcast: 2021 Copa America Final – End a Drought appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

We look at the phrases 'talisman' and 'steer' from the BBC report on the 2020 European Championship last-16 match between England and Germany. The post Learning English Through Football Podcast: Euro 2020 Last 16 Day 4 – Talisman appeared first on Learn English Through Football .