Learn English Podcast
The Learn English Podcast helps B2 English learners improve listening, vocabulary, and confidence through engaging, story-based episodes about American culture, world events, and fascinating true stories.
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⚽The World Cup is here — and if you want to talk about it confidently in English, you need to know the vocabulary. This episode of the Learn English Podcast covers the essential World Cup English terms that intermediate learners need right now, from the group stage and knockout rounds to brackets and elimination.
Every term is explained clearly with real examples so English learners can follow the tournament and join the conversation naturally. This episode also explains why Americans call it soccer instead of football — and why using the wrong word can cause confusion when talking to a native speaker.
Perfect for B1–B2 English learners who want to build real American English vocabulary through sports and culture. Part of the Learn English Podcast World Cup vocabulary series — more episodes are coming throughout the tournament. Search for Learn English Podcast in your podcast app and subscribe so you don’t miss them.
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📝 Vocabulary list:
1) soccer: the American English word for the sport that most of the world calls football
2) football: in the U.S., this word refers to American football, not soccer
3) tournament: a competition where many teams play against each other to determine a winner
4) group stage: the first phase of the World Cup where teams are divided into small groups and play each other
5) knockout rounds: the stage of the tournament where losing a game means you are eliminated
6) eliminated: removed from the competition, no longer able to continue
7) bracket: the visual chart that maps out every team and every match in the tournament
8) fill out a bracket: to predict which teams will win each match before the tournament begins
9) perfect bracket: when every prediction in a bracket turns out to be correct
10) root for: to support and cheer for a team or person
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Welcome English Learners!
If you’re tired of boring English lessons, you’re in the right place.
The Learn English Podcast helps B2 learners improve listening, vocabulary, and confidence through real stories about culture, history, and everyday life. Each episode gives you English that is natural, understandable, and meaningful—so you learn without stress or confusion.
Here, you won’t memorize lists or repeat unnatural sentences. You’ll hear real English in context, spoken the way people use it in the real world. Bit by bit, your brain starts connecting words, expressions, and meaning automatically. If you want English that feels real—not like homework—join us and start learning through stories you’ll actually enjoy.
The Learn English Podcast
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LATEST EPISODES
⚽The World Cup is here — and if you want to talk about it confidently in English, you need to know the vocabulary. This episode of the Learn English Podcast covers the essential World Cup English terms that intermediate learners need right now, from the group stage and knockout rounds to brackets and elimination.
Every term is explained clearly with real examples so English learners can follow the tournament and join the conversation naturally. This episode also explains why Americans call it soccer instead of football — and why using the wrong word can cause confusion when talking to a native speaker.
Perfect for B1–B2 English learners who want to build real American English vocabulary through sports and culture. Part of the Learn English Podcast World Cup vocabulary series — more episodes are coming throughout the tournament. Search for Learn English Podcast in your podcast app and subscribe so you don’t miss them.
🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:
Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/
Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod
Take lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387
📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbb
Affiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc
📝 Vocabulary list:
1) soccer: the American English word for the sport that most of the world calls football
2) football: in the U.S., this word refers to American football, not soccer
3) tournament: a competition where many teams play against each other to determine a winner
4) group stage: the first phase of the World Cup where teams are divided into small groups and play each other
5) knockout rounds: the stage of the tournament where losing a game means you are eliminated
6) eliminated: removed from the competition, no longer able to continue
7) bracket: the visual chart that maps out every team and every match in the tournament
8) fill out a bracket: to predict which teams will win each match before the tournament begins
9) perfect bracket: when every prediction in a bracket turns out to be correct
10) root for: to support and cheer for a team or person
