Learn English Through Football

The 2016-17 European football season reached its climax a couple of weeks ago with the Champions League final between Juventus and Real Madrid and on this week’s show we will be looking back at that game, as well as rounding up some of the big stories from the football world. We’ll be explaining some football words and phrases, asking a quiz question and of course talking about our predictions for the big game. There is also a transcript for those who wish to practise their reading and listening skills (Damian = DF, Damon = DB).
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Champions League Final 2017


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Transcript of the show
DF: You’re listening to Languagecaster’s football-language podcast. Hello everyone. Welcome to the podcast for all those who love the beautiful game and want to improve their English skills. My name’s Damian and I’m here in a cloudy and cool London which is a bit of a relief after the mini heatwave we’ve had this week. Hopefully Damon is on the other end of the line in Japan’s capital, Tokyo. Damon, how are things and how is the weather there?
DB: Hi Damian, well it’s June, so that means it is the rainy season and the weather is living up to that name – grey, rainy and humid. Now, it’s been a while since our last podcast, what have you been up to?
DF: Yes, well, we have to apologise for the delay in releasing this podcast – I actually was putting the show together the day after the Champions League final when my computer crashed so here we are three weeks later with a little more perspective on the big game! I also have to say hello and apologise for the delay to Ahmed who contacted me through our Facebook page and he has been waiting patiently for the Champions League podcast to celebrate his favourite team’s win. Of course, he’s a Real Madrid fan.
DB: Well, hello Ahmed and to everyone else who listens to us – drop us a line at admin@languagecaster.com to let us know what you think of the show.
DF: Damon, have you been watching any of the Confederation Cup football that’s taking place in Russia? A quick question for you – can you name the eight teams that are taking part in this World Cup warm-up?
DB: Well, I have to hold my hand up and admit that, no, I haven’t been watching any of the Confederations Cup – summer brings other temptations like rugby and the Lions tour and cricket with the Champions Trophy. And one eye has been on the under-21s competition in Europe. As for the teams, let me have a go – Russia, of course, New Zealand and Mexico, I did read about the physical nature of that clash, Portugal, Germany and Chile, now that’s six. What are the other two?
DF: Not a bad attempt Damon. The other two are Australia and Cameroon!
DB: I did know that! Right Damian, what’s on the show today?
Line up
DF: Well,