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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Zambia, Capello and Red Cards

languagecaster.com 08 February @ 06:33 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's review section we congratulate Zambia and the Ivory Coast on making it through to the Africa Cup of Nations final, while we look at the crisis with the England national team. You can listen to these and other stories on our weekly podcast

Languagecaster Predictions: United-Liverpool, Champions League and the African Cup of Nations Final

languagecaster.com 08 February @ 05:34 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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This Sunday we have the final of the African Nations Cup, while the rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool continues on Saturday. AC Milan face third place Udinese in Serie A before taking on Arsenal in the Champions League which has now reached the knock-out stages. Listen to Damon and Damian discussing their predictions on this week's show

Languagecaster Podcast: The Bundesliga 2012

languagecaster.com 04 February @ 09:23 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's podcast our German correspondent Hans looks at the Bundesliga after the mid-winter break.

Weekly Football Phrase: To be Stripped of the Captaincy

languagecaster.com 04 February @ 05:26 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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This week's Football Phrase is To be Stripped of the Captaincy

Languagecaster Predictions: FA Cup Derbies and the African Cup of Nations

languagecaster.com 23 January @ 11:22 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's predictions we feature the big derby matches in the FA Cup 4th Round, as well as some more games from the Africa Cup of Nations. You

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: African Hosts and Unpunished Stamps

languagecaster.com 23 January @ 06:04 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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In this week's review of the footballing action we focus on the start of the African Cup of Nations and we wonder why stamps in Manchester and Madrid go unpunished.

Languagecaster Football Podcast: The African Cup of Nations 2012

languagecaster.com 22 January @ 07:41 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's podcast we look ahead to the African Cup of Nations that is taking place in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

Weekly Football Phrase: To be Booked for Dissent

languagecaster.com 19 January @ 06:34 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's show we feature the phrase 'to be booked for dissent'

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Inter, Swansea, Pepe and Scandal in Swiss Football

languagecaster.com 19 January @ 12:39 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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In this week's review of the footballing action we focus on swansea's rise, Inter Milan's unbeaten run and a bad week for Real Madrid's pepe.

Languagecaster’s Predictions: The Milan Derby, La Liga and Premier League

languagecaster.com 10 January @ 05:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's predictions we feature the big Milan derby between AC and Inter as well as games involving Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Messi Ballon d’Or Winner and QPR Fire Manager

languagecaster.com 09 January @ 06:16 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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In this week's review of the footballing action, we congratulate Lionel Messi for winning his third FIFA Ballon d'Or award, look back at a bad week for his club Barcelona and an ugly end for Neil Warnock as he is fired from QPR.

Football Language Quiz 1

languagecaster.com 08 January @ 05:50 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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How good is your football vocabulary? This is languagecaster.com's weekly football language review quiz with five questions for you to answer.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: A Blue New Year, Mosquitos and Liverpool

languagecaster.com 05 January @ 08:15 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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In this week's review of the footballing action, we congratulate Manchester City, wonder how long Ronaldo will be out after picking up a nasty illness and spotlight Liverpool's controversial defence of their banned Uruguayan striker, Suarez.

Languagecaster Predictions: Manchester and Catalan derbies

languagecaster.com 05 January @ 10:21 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's predictions we feature some of the big games from the FA Cup including the Manchester derby, as well as the Catalan derby and the Carling Cup semi-final.

Football Review of 2011 Part 2: July-December

languagecaster.com 30 December @ 11:39 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's main listening report we look back at some of the big stories from the football world in 2011. This is part two which will focus on July to December.

Football Review of 2011 Part 1: January-June

languagecaster.com 28 December @ 03:59 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's main listening report we look back at some of the big stories from the football world in 2011. Part one will feature January to June while part two will focus on July to December.

Weekly Football Phrase: To be complacent

languagecaster.com 28 December @ 12:34 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Weekly Football Phrase: To be complacent

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Manchester United, Luis Suárez and Kung-Fu Goalkeepers

languagecaster.com 28 December @ 10:15 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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In this week's review of the footballing action, we congratulate Manchester United, wonder about Luis Suarez and look on in shock at the Dutch Cup.

Languagecaster Predictions: New Year Premier League Fixtures

languagecaster.com 28 December @ 09:22 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's predictions we feature some of the big games from the Premier League's New Year fixtures.

Languagecaster Weekly Football Phrase: Rout

languagecaster.com 19 December @ 06:39 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Each week the languagecaster team will explain a football phrase or cliche for learners of English who love the sport. On this week's show we feature the word 'rout'. Click

Languagecaster Predictions: World Club Cup Final, Tottenham-Chelsea and Udinese-Juventus

languagecaster.com 14 December @ 03:06 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's predictions we feature the final of the Club World Cup, some big games from Italy, Spain and a top of the table clash from London.

Weekly Football Phrase: To Go Missing (in a game)

languagecaster.com 13 December @ 07:09 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's show we feature the phrase 'to go missing'

Listening Report: Brazilian League 2011 – Everything to Play for on the Final Day

languagecaster.com 01 December @ 07:15 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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In this week's main listening report, we feature the final game of the 2011 Brazilian season. Nothing has been decided with the title, Libertadores places and relegation all going down to the wire.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Real Madrid, Sunderland and Gary Speed

languagecaster.com 30 November @ 07:13 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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In this week's review section, we feature a brief look back the footballing life of former Welsh manager Gary Speed after his tragic death at the weekend. In addition to this sad story we feature a good week for Real Madrid and a bad one for one Premier League manager

Weekly Football Phrase: To be all over (a team)

languagecaster.com 23 November @ 01:23 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's show we feature the phrase to be all over (a team)

Languagecaster Podcast: European Championship 2012 Play-offs

languagecaster.com 12 November @ 07:52 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's podcast we preview the European Championship 2012 Play-offs. Remember, you can also:

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Languagecaster Podcast: European Championship 2012 Play-offs

languagecaster.com 12 November @ 07:52 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's podcast we preview the European Championship 2012 Play-offs.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Ronaldo, Moggi and Wigan Spitting Row

languagecaster.com 08 November @ 05:45 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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In this week's review section, we congratulate Ronaldo, while former Juventus boss is jailed and Wigan defender causes a spitting row.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Ronaldo, Moggi and Wigan Spitting Row

languagecaster.com 08 November @ 05:45 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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In this week's review section, we congratulate Ronaldo, while former Juventus boss is jailed and Wigan defender causes a spitting row. You can listen to these and other stories on our weekly podcast and can find explanations of key vocabulary in bold below, or highlighted in blue.

Languagecaster’s Predictions: Euro 2012 Play-offs and World Cup 2014 Qualification

languagecaster.com 08 November @ 01:34 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's predictions we look at three of the vital play-off games for the European Championships, as well as a selection of World Cup 2014 qualifiers. You can listen to Damon and Damian discussing their predictions on this week's show.

Languagecaster’s Predictions: Euro 2012 Play-offs and World Cup 2014 Qualification

languagecaster.com 08 November @ 01:34 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's predictions we look at three of the vital play-off games for the European Championships, as well as a selection of World Cup 2014 qualifiers.

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Manchester United, Manchester City and John Terry

languagecaster.com 28 October @ 04:29 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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In this week's review section, we look back at stories from the big Manchester derby and the fallout from the racism row with England captain John Terry and QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Manchester United, Manchester City and John Terry

languagecaster.com 28 October @ 04:29 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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In this week's review section, we look back at stories from the big Manchester derby and the fallout from the racism row with England captain John Terry and QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.

Main Report: Liverpool versus Manchester United in numbers

languagecaster.com 13 October @ 06:17 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's report we take a look at one of the fiercest rivalries in English football: Liverpool versus Manchester United. Which team is older?

Main Report: Liverpool versus Manchester United in numbers

languagecaster.com 13 October @ 06:17 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's report we take a look at one of the fiercest rivalries in English football: Liverpool versus Manchester United. Which team is older? Which has won more head-to-heads? Have they ever played each other in a final? Which of them has won more league titles? These and other questions are answered in this week's report, which also has a transcript

Languagecaster Predictions: Lazio vs Roma, Liverpool vs Man Utd and Betis vs Madrid

languagecaster.com 12 October @ 06:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's predictions we look at some of the big games from England, a top-of-the-table clash in Spain and a huge rivalry in Italy, as well as two big games from the Champions League.

Languagecaster Predictions: Lazio vs Roma, Liverpool vs Man Utd and Betis vs Madrid

languagecaster.com 12 October @ 06:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On this week's predictions we look at some of the big games from England, a top-of-the-table clash in Spain and a huge rivalry in Italy, as well as two big games from the Champions League.