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  • This week live - Hit the target
    Welcome to This Week from Premier Skills English, a weekly review of football action for learners of English from across the globe. In This Week, Rich and Jack talk about the latest action from the Premier League and have lots of football English for you to learn.

    Visit the podcast page on Premier Skills English to read the transcript, complete some practice activities and the task and join in the discussion at Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > Podcasts > This week: Hit the target


    14 min
  • Speaking Skills - Invitations
    In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast, Rowan, Jack and Rich organise a surprise party for their friend Jo. The language focus is on phrases connected to invitations. Don't forget to listen to the end of the podcast because we have a new football phrase for you to guess.

    Visit the podcast page on Premier Skills English to read the transcript, complete some practice activities and the task and join in the discussion at Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > Podcasts > Speaking skills > Invitations
    26 min
  • Well Being - Sleep and Relaxation (fixed)
    In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast, Rich has problems sleeping and Jack thinks he should change his daily routine. The language focus is on words and phrases connected to sleep and healthy routines. In this week's task, we want you to analyse Jack's daily routine and compare it to your own. Don't forget to listen to the end of the podcast because we have a new football phrase for you to guess.

    Visit the podcast page on Premier Skills English to read the transcript, complete some practice activities and the task and join in the discussion at Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > Podcasts > Well being - Sleep & Relaxation
    27 min
  • This week - Champions League Special
    Welcome to This Week from Premier Skills English, a weekly review of football action for learners of English from across the globe. In This Week, Rich and Jack talk about the latest action from the Premier League and have lots of football English for you to learn.

    On the Premier Skills English website, there's a page for this podcast with the transcript and a task for you to do in the comments section. You can find the lesson page on Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This week: Champions League Special
    11 min
  • Learning Vocabulary - Good causes
    In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast, Rich, Rowan and Jack talk about the good causes which the Manchester United player, Marcus Rashford supports. Rowan is inspired by Rashford and decides to organise a charity football match but she needs to persuade Jack and Rich to take part. The language focus is on words connected to charities and good causes and phrases we use to persuade people to do things. In this week's task, we want you to tell us about a good cause that you support. Don't forget to listen to the end of the podcast because we have a new football phrase for you to guess.

    Visit the podcast page on Premier Skills English to read the transcript, complete some practice activities and the task and join in the discussion at Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > Podcasts > Learning Vocabulary - Good Causes
    25 min
  • This week - Idioms 3
    Welcome to This Week from Premier Skills English, a weekly review of football action for learners of English from across the globe. In This Week, Rich and Jack talk about the latest action from the Premier League and have lots of football English for you to learn.

    On the Premier Skills English website, there's a page for this podcast with the transcript and a task for you to do in the comments section. You can find the lesson page on Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This week: Idioms 3
    14 min
  • Understanding Grammar - Reflexive Pronouns & Getting something done
    In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast, Jack sets Rich and Rowan a DIY challenge. The language focus is on causative forms and reflexive pronouns. In this week's task, we want you to tell us whether you do things yourself or you prefer to get someone else to do things in your house. Don't forget to listen to the end of the podcast because we have a new football phrase for you to guess.

    Visit the podcast page on Premier Skills English to read the transcript, complete some practice activities and the task and join in the discussion at Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > Podcasts > Understanding Grammar - Causative Forms & Reflexive Pronouns

    25 min
  • This week - Football Idioms 2
    Welcome to This Week from Premier Skills English, a weekly review of football action for learners of English from across the globe. In This Week, Rich and Jack talk about the latest action from the Premier League and have lots of football English for you to learn.

    On the Premier Skills English website, there's a page for this podcast with the transcript and a task for you to do in the comments section. You can find the lesson page on Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This week: Idioms 2
    14 min
  • Well-being 1: Looking after yourself
    In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast, Rich, Jack and Rowan are talking about returning to the sports they love after a long break due to COVID-19 restrictions. The language focus is on words and phrases connected to well-being and looking after yourself. In this week's task, we want you to tell us about something you do to look after yourself. Don't forget to listen to the end of the podcast because we have a new football phrase for you to guess.

    Visit the podcast page on Premier Skills English to read the transcript, complete some practice activities and the task and join in the discussion at Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > Podcasts > Well-being 1: Looking after yourself
    23 min
  • This week - Idioms 1
    Welcome to This Week from Premier Skills English, a weekly review of football action for learners of English from across the globe. In This Week, Rich and Jack talk about the latest action from the Premier League and have lots of football English for you to learn.

    On the Premier Skills English website, there's a page for this podcast with the transcript and a task for you to do in the comments section. You can find the lesson page on Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > This week: Idioms 1
    13 min

About Learn English with the British Council and Premier League

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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 [email protected].

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