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The weekly podcast is out - we look at the phrase 'literally', check out what's happening in
Argentina and lots more.
Our German correspondent is back with a look at some of the teams and players doing well as the
Bundesliga restarts.
How good is your football vocabulary? This is languagecaster.com's weekly football language review
quiz with five questions for you to answer. During each week of the season check our twitter feed,
read our posts, and learn phrases, cliches and words related to football, to help you answer the
quiz.
How much do you know about the Football League Cup? Listen to this week's languagecaster podcast
to find out.
How good is your football vocabulary? This is languagecaster.com's weekly football language review
quiz with five questions for you to answer.
Mirror: Why the FA's record means they can't be smug about Suarez and
racism
Having been immersed in the goings-on at Anfield and the Old Bailey over the past few weeks, it
feels as though the only word left in our vocabulary is "racism." Thankfully, if reluctantly,
Liverpool decided against appealing Luis Suarez's ban, choosing to lay aside their grievances and
limit further damage to the club's reputation.
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.
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phrase or cliche for learners of English who love the sport. On this week's show we feature the
phrase 'to stay the course'. Click on the link below to learn about the word or phrase, while you
can also read the [.
On this week's podcast it's Christmas and football - stories and traditions.
On this week's podcast, Damian looks forward to the exciting climax in the Brazilian championship
with a host of derbies and the title in the balance.
On this week's podcast we feature the controversial FIFA president Sepp Blatter. Remember, you
can also:
- Listen only to the main report here complete with transcript and vocabulary
- Learners of English can review the footballing news from around the world in our good, the bad
and the ugly section of the show
- Check out a new football expression in English for Football
- For learners of English check out our Football Language Resources page with:
- A page with all our Football vocabulary posts
- Football glossary (a huge collection of football vocabulary, football cliches and football
phrases)
- Worksheets and transcripts from previous podcasts
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In a week when FIFA president Sepp Blatter was embroiled in yet another
scandal: this time about race, we report on four of the many controversies that FIFA's leader has
been involved in.
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In this week's review section, we congratulate The Czech Republic, The Republic of Ireland,
Portugal and Croatia on Euro 2012 qualification, while Guus leaves Turkey and Suarez makes the back
pages for the wrong reason.
Oliver Holt's Big Match Verdict: Spain win gives Capello his mojo back
A carnation pinned to his lapel in honour of his son's wedding, Fabio Capello held court in a
small room packed with reporters. He was more animated than usual, babbling with enthusiasm for
what he had just seen.
On this week's podcast we preview the European Championship 2012 Play-offs. Remember, you can
also:
- Listen only to the main report here complete with transcript and vocabulary
- Learners of English can review the footballing news from around the world in our good, the bad
and the ugly section of the show
- Check out a new football expression in English for Football
- For learners of English check out our Football Language Resources page with:
- A page with all our Football vocabulary posts
- Football glossary (a huge collection of football vocabulary, football cliches and football
phrases)
- Worksheets and transcripts from previous podcasts
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On this week's report we focus on the four play-off ties that will decide the last four spots in
next summer's European Championship finals in Poland and Ukraine.
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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.
This week, languagecaster's podcast focuses on what is happening in the Premier League, La Liga
and Bundesliga. Remember, you can also:
- Listen only to the main report here complete with transcript and vocabulary
- Learners of English can review the footballing news from around the world in our good, the bad
and the ugly section of the show
- Check out a new football expression in English for Football
- For learners of English check out our Football Language Resources page with:
- A page with all our Football vocabulary posts
- Football glossary (a huge collection of football vocabulary, football cliches and football
phrases)
- Worksheets and transcripts from previous podcasts
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Bill Shankley, the famous Liverpool boss of the late 50s and early 70s once said not to look at
the league table until 10 games had been played because it meant nothing.
Shankley's 10 game rule and how three of the big leagues in Europe stand now - The Premier League,
La Liga and the Bundesliga.
On this week's podcast we take a look at how football teams line up on the pitch the formations,
in addition to a look back at one of the most shocking results of recent times in the Premier
League. Remember, you can also:
- Listen only to the main report here complete with transcript and vocabulary
- Learners of English can review the footballing news from around the world in our good, the bad
and the ugly section of the show
- Check out a new football expression in English for Football
- For learners of English check out our Football Language Resources page with:
- A page with all our Football vocabulary posts
- Football glossary (a huge collection of football vocabulary, football cliches and football
phrases)
- Worksheets and transcripts from previous podcasts
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Why are football formations important? What is the difference between 4-4-2 and 4-3-3? This
week, languagecaster.com takes a look at how teams line up and how formations affect a game.
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In a car much cleaner than his defensive Spanish NT defensive partner, Sergio Ramos' shady drop
off last Thursday has added fresh fuel to rumours that he and Spanish TV presenter, Lara Alvaraz,
are giving their relationship another go.
Lara first popped up on our radar nearly a year ago, but her whirlwind romance with The Ramos™
was unexpectedly short-lived.
This week on languageacster.com, we spotlight the run in to the title in the J League in Japan,
looking at who can win it and at a big team staring at relegation. Remember, you can also:
- Listen only to the main report here complete with transcript and vocabulary
- Learners of English can review the footballing news from around the world in our good, the bad
and the ugly section of the show
- Check out a new football expression in English for Football
- For learners of English check out our Football Language Resources page with:
- A page with all our Football vocabulary posts
- Football glossary (a huge collection of football vocabulary, football cliches and football
phrases)
- Worksheets and transcripts from previous podcasts
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The European leagues are about a third of the way through their seasons and the Champions League
is in the middle of the group stages, but what about elsewhere in the world?
On this week's podcast we take a look at some of the statistics behind the big northwest derby:
Liverpool vs Manchester United. Remember, you can also:
- Listen only to the main report here complete with transcript and vocabulary
- Learners of English can review the footballing news from around the world in our good, the bad
and the ugly section of the show
- Check out a new football expression in English for Football
- For learners of English check out our Football Language Resources page with:
- A page with all our Football vocabulary posts
- Football glossary (a huge collection of football vocabulary, football cliches and football
phrases)
- Worksheets and transcripts from previous podcasts
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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?
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In this week's review section, we look back at stories from the African Natios Cup qualifying
groups as well as at England striker Wane Rooney. 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.
Our review of the footballing news, a main report on the South American World cup qualifiers, an
English for football phrase, and predictions.
On this week's podcast we have our review of the footballing news, a main report focusing on the
South American World cup qualifiers, an English for football phrase, and predictions. Remember,
you can also:
- Listen only to the main report here complete with transcript and vocabulary
- Learners of English can review the footballing news from around the world in our good, the bad
and the ugly section of the show
- Check out a new football expression in English for Football
- For learners of English check out our Football Language Resources page with:
- A page with all our Football vocabulary posts
- Football glossary (a huge collection of football vocabulary, football cliches and football
phrases)
- Worksheets and transcripts from previous podcasts
Automatically receive the podcast each week by clicking here
On this week's podcast we have our review of the footballing news, a main report focusing on the
South American World cup qualifiers, an English for football phrase, and predictions. Remember,
you can also:
- Listen only to the main report here complete with transcript and vocabulary
- Learners of English can review the footballing news from around the world in our good, the bad
and the ugly section of the show
- Check out a new football expression in English for Football
- For learners of English check out our Football Language Resources page with:
- A page with all our Football vocabulary posts
- Football glossary (a huge collection of football vocabulary, football cliches and football
phrases)
- Worksheets and transcripts from previous podcasts
Automatically receive the podcast each week by clicking here
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Did you know that the 2014 World Cup qualifying rounds have already started? With 'only' just
under a thousand days until the big kick-off in Brazil, we take a look at one of the most
hotly-contested qualifying groups: South America.
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In this week's review section, we look back at stories from the North London and Merseyside
derbies, as well as news from bottom of the table side Bolton.
On this week's podcast our German correspondent Hans takes a look at this season's Bundesliga
the German league. Remember, you can also:
- Listen only to the main report here complete with transcript and vocabulary
- Learners of English can review the footballing news from around the world in our good, the bad
and the ugly section of the show
- Check out a new football expression in English for Football
- For learners of English check out our Football Language Resources page with:
- A page with all our Football vocabulary posts
- Football glossary (a huge collection of football vocabulary, football cliches and football
phrases)
- Worksheets and transcripts from previous podcasts
Automatically receive the podcast each week by clicking here
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On this week's main report, Hans, our German correspondent spotlights Bayern Munich, a team that
has had a fantastic start to the season in the Bundesliga and the Champions League.
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On this week's main report, Hans, our German correspondent spotlights Bayern Munich, a team that
has had a fantastic start to the season in the Bundesliga and the Champions League.
On this week's main report, Hans, our German correspondent spotlights Bayern Munich, a team that
has had a fantastic start to the season in the Bundesliga and the Champions League.
In the seventh podcast of season 6, we take a look at La Liga and which teams will struggle for
survival and which teams will be fighting for the title and a Champions League spot. Remember, you
can also:
- Listen only to the main report here complete with transcript and vocabulary
- Learners of English can review the footballing news from around the world in our good, the bad
and the ugly section of the show
- Check out a new football expression in English for Football
- For learners of English check out our Football Language Resources page with:
- A page with all our Football vocabulary posts
- Football glossary (a huge collection of football vocabulary, football cliches and football
phrases)
- Worksheets and transcripts from previous podcasts
Automatically receive the podcast each week by clicking here
In the seventh podcast of season 6, we take a look at La Liga and which teams will struggle for
survival and which teams will be fighting for the title and a Champions League spot. Remember, you
can also:
- Listen only to the main report here complete with transcript and vocabulary
- Learners of English can review the footballing news from around the world in our good, the bad
and the ugly section of the show
- Check out a new football expression in English for Football
- For learners of English check out our Football Language Resources page with:
- A page with all our Football vocabulary posts
- Football glossary (a huge collection of football vocabulary, football cliches and football
phrases)
- Worksheets and transcripts from previous podcasts
Automatically receive the podcast each week by clicking here
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This week's main report takes a look at this season's Spanish League: La Liga 2011-12. This
report has a transcript below and explanations of key vocabulary (in bold) can be
found at the foot of the post, while other key phrases (in blue) also have meanings explained.
