Idioms, Expressions, and Terms with Interesting Sports Origins! (Bonus Episode)
Explore intriguing idioms from sports origins that have influenced language and culture. From 'Throw in the towel' to 'Hail Mary,'…
Are you a fan of Spectator Sports?! (Conversation Club)
This week the ‘Thinking in English’ Community is talking about spectator sports! Organised sports are a great spectacle and offer…
Dive into the World of Sports with “Thinking in English” Podcast
Explore sports-related podcast episodes perfect for intermediate and advanced English learners. Enhance your language skills through your passion for sports!
255. The History of Women’s Football!! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
For the next few weeks, the world’s best female footballers (or soccer players for those of you who prefer American…
205. Why Did Britain Invent So Many Sports? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
From tennis, ping pong, and badminton to boxing, rugby, and football, the rules of many modern sports were written by…
Baseball and the English Language!
Baseball has had an enormous impact on the English language. Even in parts of the world where baseball isn’t played,…
191. England vs France: An Historic Rivalry! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
On Saturday, 10th December, England will play France in the World Cup quarter final. The rivalry between England and France…
188. Should We Boycott the Qatar World Cup? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Qatar is hosting this year’s World Cup… but not everyone is happy about it. Allegations of corruption, human rights abuses,…
184. Should Performance Enhancing Drugs Be Banned in Sports? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Should performance enhancing drugs be allowed in professional sports? Some argue that drugs are dangerous, unfair, and against the spirit…