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Learn English with the British Council and Premier League

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].

Episodes

This week - A standout performance

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, Laura 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 > Thi...

Mar 15, 202112 min

Travel & Tourism: What to do next

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast , Jack, Rich and Rowan are doing some sight-seeing and decide to visit a football museum and a castle. The language focus is on making suggestions and phrases we use when things fail to meet our expectations and when they exceed our expectations . In this week's task, we want you to tell us about a place you've visited that was better than you expected and a place you've visited that wasn't as good as you thought it would be. Don't forget to listen t...

Mar 12, 202130 min

This week - Caught napping

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, Laura 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 > Thi...

Mar 08, 202113 min

Travel & Tourism: The Tube

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast , Jack, Rich and Rowan visit London and need to use the underground. The language focus is on travelling on the underground . You will learn words and phrases to suggest ways of travelling, buy tickets, read tube maps and follow directions. In this week's task, we want you to use the London underground map to follow and give some directions. Don't forget to listen to the end of the podcast because we have a new football phrase for you to guess. Visit...

Mar 05, 202129 min

This week - Title chances

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, Laura 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 > Thi...

Mar 01, 202113 min

Travel & Tourism: Restaurants

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast , Rowan and Jack go to a restaurant. The language focus is on language connected to restaurants . You will learn words and phrases for booking a table, ordering food, special requirements and paying the bill. In this week's task, we want you to order a meal at our Premier Skills restaurant. 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 ...

Feb 26, 202128 min

This week - Derby Joy

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, Laura 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 > Thi...

Feb 22, 202113 min

Travel & Tourism: Hiring a car

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast , Rich and Rowan hire a car from Jack's rentals. The language focus is on words and phrases connected to hiring a car . In this week's task, we want you to tell us about something that you think is a rip-off. 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 disc...

Feb 19, 202127 min

This week - Cut the gap

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, Laura 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 > Thi...

Feb 15, 202111 min

Travel & Tourism - Hotels

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast , Jack, Rich and Rowan are staying at a hotel. The language focus is on checking in, hotel facilities and making a complaint . In this week's task, we want you to make a complaint and respond to some complaints . 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 ...

Feb 12, 202126 min

This week - Match winner

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, Laura 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 > T...

Feb 08, 202114 min

Travel & Tourism: Transport

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast , Jack, Rich and Rowan talk about memorable trips by road, rail and air. The language focus is on words connected to catching buses, trains and planes . In this week's task, we want you to tell us about a memorable trip by road, rail or air that you been on. 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 pra...

Feb 05, 202129 min

This week - Unbeaten runs

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, Laura 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 > T...

Feb 01, 202114 min

Learn Vocabulary - Football Training

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast , Rowan invites Rich and Jack to football training. The language focus is on words connected to participation and improvement as well as some words you might hear at football training . In this week's task, we want you to tell us how you use technology to improve your fitness and give a Premier Skills English fitness score for football. Don't forget to listen to the end of the podcast because we have a new football phrase for you to guess. Visit the ...

Jan 29, 202127 min

This week - Cup thriller

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, Laura 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 > T...

Jan 25, 202114 min

Learning Vocabulary: Fitness & Tech

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast , Jack, Rich and Rowan try out virtual cycling. The language focus is on words connected to fitness and technology . In this week's task, we want you to tell us how you use technology to improve your fitness and give a Premier Skills English fitness score for virtual fitness. 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,...

Jan 23, 202125 min

This week - Tight at the top

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, Laura 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 > T...

Jan 18, 202114 min

Learning Vocabulary - Cycling

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast , Rich, Jack and Rowan go for a bike ride in the countryside. The language focus is on words connected to bikes and the countryside . In this week's task, we want you to design a cycle route in the countryside and give a Premier Skills English fitness score for cycling. 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, compl...

Jan 15, 202123 min

This week - Cup shocks

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, Laura 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 > T...

Jan 11, 202114 min

Learning Vocabulary - Swimming

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast , Rich, Jack and Rowan go for a swim. The language focus is on words and phrases connected to swimming and swimming pools . In this week's task, we want you to tell us about your experience of swimming and give a Premier Skills English fitness score for this activity. 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, complet...

Jan 09, 202123 min

This week - Festive fixtures

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, Laura 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 > T...

Jan 04, 202112 min

This week - In Seventh Heaven

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, Laura 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 > T...

Dec 21, 202013 min

Learning Vocabulary - Fitness Class

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast , Rich, Jack and Rowan go to a fitness class. The language focus is on words and phrases we use to encourage and support others . In this week's task, we want you to tell us about your experience with fitness classes and give a Premier Skills English fitness score. 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 s...

Dec 19, 202020 min

Premier Vocabulary - Hard - Pins and needles

Premier Vocabulary is a mini-podcast for you to learn football English one word at a time. We have three different levels for you: easy, medium and hard. Visit the lesson page on Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > Premier Vocabulary - Hard - Pins and needles to read the transcript and join the community.

Dec 17, 20204 min

Premier Vocabulary - Medium - Take up

Premier Vocabulary is a mini-podcast for you to learn football English one word at a time. We have three different levels for you: easy, medium and hard. Visit the lesson page on Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > Premier Vocabulary - Medium - Take up to read the transcript and join the community.

Dec 16, 20205 min

Premier Vocabulary - Easy - Keep fit

Premier Vocabulary is a mini-podcast for you to learn football English one word at a time. We have three different levels for you: easy, medium and hard. Visit the lesson page on Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > Premier Vocabulary - Easy - Keep fit to read the transcript and join the community.

Dec 15, 20204 min

Premier Skills - This week - The chasing pack

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, Laura 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 > T...

Dec 14, 202011 min

Learning Vocabulary - Fitness and tennis

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast , Rich, Jack and Rowan go for a game of tennis. The language focus is on words and phrases to talk about the sport of tennis . In this week's task, we want you to tell us about tennis in your country and give tennis a Premier Skills English fitness score. 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 practi...

Dec 11, 202021 min

Premier Vocabulary - Hard - As fit as a fiddle

Premier Vocabulary is a mini-podcast for you to learn football English one word at a time. We have three different levels for you: easy, medium and hard. Visit the lesson page on Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > Premier Vocabulary - Hard - As fit as a fiddle to read the transcript and join the community.

Dec 10, 20203 min

Premier Vocabulary - Medium - Take on

Premier Vocabulary is a mini-podcast for you to learn football English one word at a time. We have three different levels for you: easy, medium and hard. Visit the lesson page on Premier Skills English > Skills > Listen > Premier Vocabulary - Medium - Take on to read the transcript and join the community.

Dec 09, 20205 min
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