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Weekly Football Phrase: Penalty Shootout

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'penalty shootout' after the FA Cup 4th Round tie between Birmingham and Leeds was decided this way. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Penalty Shootout appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: The Language of Getting the Sack

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language around manager sackings after some high-profile managers lost their jobs this week. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: The Language of Getting the Sack appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Dwell on

This podcast's weekly football phrase is the verb phrase 'to dwell on'. This is used to describe talk about a player in control of the ball. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Dwell on appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Extend Their Lead

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language connected to the top of the table: 'to extend their lead' and 'to move clear'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Extend Their Lead appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Weekly Football Phrase: Scorpion Kick

This podcast's weekly football phrase is the noun 'a scorpion kick'. This is used to describe a particular kind of shot. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Scorpion Kick appeared first on Learn English Through Football.