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Language Learning Podcasts
The Premier Skills English podcast is a part of a project from the British Council and Premier League for people who are learning English and love football. If you want to know more visit the website https://www.britishcouncil.org/premierskillsenglish, or get in touch at premierskills@britishcouncil.org.
Location:
United Kingdom
Description:
The Premier Skills English podcast is a part of a project from the British Council and Premier League for people who are learning English and love football. If you want to know more visit the website https://www.britishcouncil.org/premierskillsenglish, or get in touch at premierskills@britishcouncil.org.
Language:
English
Episodes
This Week: Hopes lifted and dashed
5/3/2024
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about Newcastle United’s convincing home win against Sheffield United, Burnley salvaging a draw against Manchester United and Arsenal‘s victory over Spurs in the North London Derby.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: Hopes lifted and dashed
Duration:00:30:57
This Week: The writing is on the wall
4/26/2024
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool and Everton in the Merseyside derby and a record result at the Emirates for Arsenal and Chelsea.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: The writing is on the wall
Duration:00:24:27
This Week: The upper hand
4/21/2024
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about Arsenal’s loss to Villa at home, Newcastle’s emphatic defeat of Spurs at St James’ Park and Liverpool’s slip up to Palace at Anfield.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: The upper hand
Duration:00:24:38
This Week: A bittersweet victory
4/12/2024
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about Kevin De Bruyne’s achievement at City, a bittersweet moment for Leandro Trossard and disappointment for both teams in a thriller at Villa Park.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: A bittersweet victory
Duration:00:27:43
This Week: Up for grabs
4/6/2024
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about one of the most exciting matches of the season so far when Newcastle welcomed West Ham.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: Up for grabs
Duration:00:30:11
This Week: Make or break
3/24/2024
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, as there have been no Premier League matches, Jack talks about some interesting stories from the world of football.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: Make or break
Duration:00:22:36
This Week: The glimmer of hope
3/17/2024
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about Brentford’s trip to Turf Moor to take on Burnley in a match that both teams were desperate to win.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: A glimmer of hope
Duration:00:28:25
This Week: The nick of time
3/10/2024
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool’s trip to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest in a match the Reds needed to win.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: The nick of time
Duration:00:19:48
This Week: Bang on
2/21/2024
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool’s trip to Brentford, Arsenal’s visit to Burnley and Chelsea who took on the champions in Manchester.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting: Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: Bang on
Duration:00:32:57
This Week: Keeping hopes alive
2/10/2024
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about an 8-goal spectacular at St James’ Park and a high-stakes match between the league leaders Liverpool and Arsenal.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting: Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: Keeping hopes alive
Duration:00:31:33
This Week: To have the last laugh
2/2/2024
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool who hosted Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur who welcomed Brentford.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting: Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: To have the last laugh
Duration:00:25:10
This Week: Back with a bang
1/17/2024
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about Manchester City who travelled to St James’ Park to take on Newcastle United and about the return to the Premier League of Kevin De Bruyne who was injured on the first day of the season.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting: Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: Back with a bang
Duration:00:23:58
This Week: Burnley beaten in Birmingham
1/8/2024
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about Burnley who travelled to Birmingham to take on Aston Villa.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting: Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: Burnley beaten in Birmingham
Duration:00:25:46
This Week: A Boxing Day thriller
12/29/2023
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about about two matches that were played on the 26th of December, on the day we call Boxing Day.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting: Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: A Boxing Day thriller
Duration:00:28:58
This Week: An early Christmas present
12/22/2023
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about Newcastle United who hosted Fulham.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting: Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: An early Christmas present
Duration:00:26:13
This Week: Respectable
12/15/2023
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool’s trip to Crystal Palace, a victory for Villa against Arsenal and Brighton who hosted Burnley.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting: Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: Respectable
Duration:00:30:38
This Week: Your own worst enemy
12/5/2023
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about Newcastle United who hosted Manchester United, Arsenal, who welcomed Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City who were visited by Tottenham Hotspur.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting: Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: Your own worst enemy
Duration:00:31:00
This Week: Hope for President
11/24/2023
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about the newest candidate for the FIFA presidency and the incredible technology behind her bid.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting: Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: Hope for President
Duration:00:28:13
This Week: A sensational start
11/14/2023
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about about an amazing comeback at Molineux and an eight goal extravaganza at Stamford Bridge.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting: Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: A sensational start
Duration:00:30:10
This Week: Desperate Measures
11/2/2023
This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary.
In this episode, Jack talks about two derby matches: Chelsea hosted Brentford in the West London Derby and Manchester City hopped over to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United in the Manchester Derby.
You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting: Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This Week > This Week: Desperate Measures
Duration:00:28:15