The Footglish Podcast: Learn English with Football

Zdenek Lukas
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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.

  1. 9h ago

    The Czech League in Full Swing

    ⚽ What makes the Czech League (Chance Liga) unique? In this episode of the Footglish Podcast, I'm joined by a TV presenter and football commentator, Stepan Hajek from Canal+ Sport to discuss the Czech League, the opening round of the new season, the title contenders, the growing number of foreign players, and what makes Czech football worth watching. Along the way, you'll also learn plenty of natural football English in context. A video from this episode Canal+ Sport's Website Canal+ Sport's YouTube Channel Fantasy Premier League MINI LEAGUE: 1zu6vy Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE: 3WWLKUCJ 👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learners SUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflf Take part in this fun Listener survey 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.com More about Zdenek Video from this episode

  2. 4d ago

    Prepositions of TIME

    ⚽ 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 episode Fantasy Premier League MINI LEAGUE: 1zu6vy Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE: 3WWLKUCJ 👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learners SUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflf Take part in this fun Listener survey 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.com More about Zdenek

  3. 6d ago

    8 Football Phrasal Verbs You'll Use Every Day

    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 Fantasy Premier League MINI LEAGUE: 1zu6vy Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE: 3WWLKUCJ 👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learners SUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflf Take part in this fun Listener survey 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.com More about Zdenek

  4. Jul 23 ·  Bonus

    FANTASY FOOTBALL (CHANCE LIGA + PREMIER LEAGUE) - join my mini leagues!

    ⚽🎧 FANTASY FOOTBALL: join my mini leagues! (bonus episode) I’m joined by Vojta from Fantasy s Vojtou to talk about Fantasy Premier League and the brand-new Czech Fantasy game! Vojta's YouTube channel Fantasy Premier League MINI LEAGUE: 1zu6vy Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE: 3WWLKUCJ video from this episode

  5. Jul 20

    9 things we LOVED and HATED about the WORLD CUP

    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 learners SUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflf Take part in this fun Listener survey 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.com More about Zdenek

  6. Jul 16

    England Suffer a Heartbreaking Defeat to Argentina

    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 learners SUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflf Take 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.com More about Zdenek

  7. Jul 7

    Monumental England Win in the Azteca

    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 episode Martin's website 👉The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE 👉The Footglish Podcast Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE 👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learners SUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflf Take part in this fun Listener survey. Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy League 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.com More about Zdenek

  8. Jul 5

    Football Fans with Craig

    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 episode Craig's website Craig'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 learners SUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflf Take part in this fun Listener survey. Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy League 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.com More 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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