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On the Footglish Podcast each week, join Zdenek, a passionate English teacher and a huge football fan, as we dive into the latest football news while helping you improve your English skills. Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or an English learner eager to boost your listening skills, Footglish offers a fun and engaging way. Each week, we break down football matches of Zdenek’s or his guests’ favourite teams, all while teaching you practical English that you can use on and off the pitch.
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⚽ Are you making these football English mistakes? In this episode, you'll master the most common prepositions of time used in football. Learn when to say at half-time, in the first half, in stoppage time, at the final whistle, from kick-off to full-time, and much more. Stop making the mistakes that even advanced English learners make and start sounding more natural when talking about football.A video from this episodeFantasy Premier League MINI LEAGUE: 1zu6vyCzech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE: 3WWLKUCJ👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfTake part in this fun Listener surveyIf you like this podcast, please subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might enjoy it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: TeacherZdenek@gmail.comMore about Zdenek
In this episode, you’ll learn 8 useful phrasal verbs through the story of Liam, a new football signing trying to adapt to his new club.Follow Liam’s journey as he tries to fit in, settle in, and slot in with his new teammates — while learning phrasal verbs you can use both on and off the pitch.A fun way to improve your English vocabulary through football! ⚽A video from this episode will be available soon. Fantasy Premier League MINI LEAGUE: 1zu6vyCzech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE: 3WWLKUCJ👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfTake part in this fun Listener surveyIf you like this podcast, please subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might enjoy it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: TeacherZdenek@gmail.comMore about Zdenek
The World Cup 2026 is over! 🏆 In this special episode, I’m joined by Hugh Dellar as we look back at the tournament from two different perspectives. I share 9 things I loved about the World Cup, while Hugh reveals 9 things he hated — the unforgettable moments, surprises, frustrations and talking points from football’s biggest event. Which points do you agree with? What did you love and hate about this World Cup? 🎧 Learn English through football with The Footglish Podcast!👉Hug's website👉Video from this episode👉The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfTake part in this fun Listener surveyIf you like this podcast, please subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might enjoy it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: TeacherZdenek@gmail.comMore about Zdenek
England's World Cup dream is over after a heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Argentina. In this episode, I'm joined by Luke from Luke's English Podcast, who shares his thoughts as a gutted England fan.We discuss where the game was won and lost, who looked more aggressive in the first half, what ultimately cost England the match, and why everyone has to take their hat off to Lionel Messi, who once again produced a world-class performance. Plus, you'll learn the football expression "to hit your stride" and other useful English vocabulary along the way.👉Zdenek on Luke's English Podcast (2h episode)👉Video from this episode👉The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfTake part in this fun Listener survey.Follow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might enjoy it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: TeacherZdenek@gmail.comMore about Zdenek
England are through to the quarter-final after a monumental win over Mexico!This week I'm joined by Martin from the Rock n Roll English Podcast to break down the match, discuss Donald Trump's bizarre involvement, FIFA's controversial decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card, and preview England's huge clash with Norway.As always, expect plenty of football vocabulary and natural British English along the way. ⚽Video from this episodeMartin's website👉The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE👉The Footglish Podcast Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfTake part in this fun Listener survey.Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy LeagueFollow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might enjoy it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: TeacherZdenek@gmail.comMore about Zdenek
This week's episode is a special crossover with Craig from the Ingles Podcast! ⚽🎙️We look back at the role football played in our childhoods, share our thoughts on the ongoing World Cup, and even venture into the thorny subject of politics in football—with Craig, as always, doing his best to play devil's advocate.Along the way, we naturally introduce plenty of useful football-related English, including different types of football fans such as die-hard supporters, fair-weather fans, glory hunters, and armchair supporters. In the Language Corner at the end of the episode, I go through all of this vocabulary again, explaining the key expressions and how to use them naturally.Whether you're here for the football, the English, or the friendly debate, there's something for everyone.Video from this episodeCraig's websiteCraig's Podcast My World Cup appearance on Luke's English Podcast👉The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE👉The Footglish Podcast Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfTake part in this fun Listener survey.Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy LeagueFollow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might enjoy it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: TeacherZdenek@gmail.comMore about Zdenek
The verb play might seem simple, but in football English it's one of the most versatile words you'll ever use.In this episode of Footglish, we'll explore the most important football collocations and expressions with play, including:⚽ play for⚽ play as⚽ play against⚽ play at⚽ play out from the back⚽ play someone in⚽ play a through ball⚽ play a ball over the top⚽ play on ...and many more useful collocations and idioms you'll hear in real football commentary and conversations.You'll learn what these expressions really mean, hear plenty of authentic examples, and test yourself with a football English quiz.🎙️ Bonus: I also tell you about my latest guest appearance on Luke's English Podcast, where Luke and I enjoyed a two-hour football ramble about the 2026 World Cup, football culture, and learning English through the beautiful game. If you haven't listened yet, don't miss it!Video from this episodeMy World Cup appearance on Luke's English Podcast👉The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE👉The Footglish Podcast Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfTake part in this fun Listener survey.Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy LeagueFollow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might enjoy it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: TeacherZdenek@gmail.comMore about Zdenek
This week I'm joined by Ben from To the Point English for a football and English chat with a World Cup twist.Is England's squad really full of world-class players? Or does Spain have the stronger team? We compare both sides, predict who will go further in the tournament, and discuss whether England has what it takes to lift the trophy.Later, I also explain the phrase "to be torn between two things".Video from this episode👉The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE👉The Footglish Podcast Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfTake part in this fun Listener survey.Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy LeagueFollow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might enjoy it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: TeacherZdenek@gmail.comMore about Zdenek
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On the Footglish Podcast each week, join Zdenek, a passionate English teacher and a huge football fan, as we dive into the latest football news while helping you improve your English skills. Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or an English learner eager to boost your listening skills, Footglish offers a fun and engaging way. Each week, we break down football matches of Zdenek’s or his guests’ favourite teams, all while teaching you practical English that you can use on and off the pitch.
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