Episode 48:

⚽ World Cup English Vocabulary: Talk Like a Native Speaker About Soccer (Part 1)

Learn English with the World Cup! In this ESL podcast episode, Amber — a native English speaker from Australia and experienced English teacher — teaches you the real soccer vocabulary and English phrases you need to understand commentators, fans, and World Cup headlines.

This is a free English listening and speaking lesson for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners who want to build vocabulary through real-life topics, not textbook grammar drills.

In this English vocabulary lesson, you'll learn how to use:

🔥 hot favourite & dark horse

⭐ star player

🎭 taking a dive

📈 goal-scoring spree

⏱️ extra time & penalty shootout

😬 nail-biter

🥊 knockout stag ...