On this week’s learning English through football podcast we focus on Ireland and some of their greatest ever players in our main listening report – we also have a quiz to help those who want to improve their English. We also feature a new English for football phrase – this week we look at the expression ‘to capitalise on an error‘ and of course we finish with predictions of some huge games from around Europe including the Manchester, Istanbul and Turin derbies.

Learn English Through Football Podcast: Irish Football Stars

* Listen only to the main report here – the transcript and vocabulary will help you understand key phrases and improve your language skills.

* This week’s predictions feature games from the FA Cup Third Round

* This week’s English for football phrase is ‘capitalise on an error‘.

* Check out our glossary of footballing phrases here. If you have any suggestions, contact us at [email protected]

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