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 premierskills@britishcouncil.org.
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A collaboration between world famous author Chuck Tingle and Night Vale Presents, Pounded In The Butt By My Own Podcast features celebrity guests performing Chuck’s erotic short stories (known as “tinglers”) that prove love is real. Whether you’re new to the Tingleverse or have lived there for years, this is the podcast about love that you never knew you needed.
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The Rugby Pod with Andy Goode, Big Jim Hamilton & hosted by Andy Rowe is the most listened to Rugby podcast in the world. We cover all the latest news, rumours insight and stories, but with plenty of humour, opinions and the best guests from the game, including current and former internationals. Follow us on social media and send us in your questions to chat through each week.
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool and Everton in the Merseyside derby and a record result at the Emirates for Arsenal and Chelsea. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge …
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Episode 37 - Jim's Stargazing in Japan, with Dan Biggar & Producer Rob
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Kon’nichiwa from Japan! We’ve gone global this week, Jim's in Tokyo Japan checking out the heated toilets and hunting bug interviews, Bigs is with us from the South of France and Rob’s sat in sunny Stockton on Tees. We’ve got loads for you this week including some intel on Jim's interviews with Ardie Savea, Eddie Jones and PSDT, Leinster and the mo…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Arsenal’s loss to Villa at home, Newcastle’s emphatic defeat of Spurs at St James’ Park and Liverpool’s slip up to Palace at Anfield. You can read the transcript and compl…
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Episode 36 - ENFORCERS - Courtney Lawes and Jim on Champions Cup QFs, Springbok Drama & UFC
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We have a genuine enforcer back on the Pod this week as Big Courts joins Jim to look back at all the Champions Cup Quarter-finals, including his own game versus the Bulls, and Lesinter's demolition of reigning champions La Rochelle. The lads give their take on the latest episode of Chasing the Sun and how Courtney would react to Rassie's unusual co…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Kevin De Bruyne’s achievement at City, a bittersweet moment for Leandro Trossard and disappointment for both teams in a thriller at Villa Park. You can read the transcript…
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Episode 35 - Louis Rees-Zammit Joins The Pod + Champions Cup Make or Break with Dan Biggar
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We're going big this week with Dan Biggar flying over to our studio from the South of France, and man of the moment Louis Rees-Zammit joining following the massive announcement that he's heading to the Superbowl Champions Kansas City Cheifs. We'll hear how the move came about, how NFL training compares to Rugby, how much players get paid, and what …
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about one of the most exciting matches of the season so far when Newcastle welcomed West Ham. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for thi…
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Episode 34 - Glory Hunting with the Kansas City Chiefs, Premiership Dogfight, and Champions Cup Returns
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The lads give their take on the massive news, not just in Rugby, with LRZ signing for Superbowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs. We’ll be discussing a crazy weekend in the Premiership with nothing to choose between the top 8 teams. We'll also take a look at a top of the table win for Leinster over the Bulls in the URC and throw ahead to a mouth-wateri…
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Episode 33 - Cockers Calls Out Warren G, and England's Chandler Cunningham-South in Studio
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Domestic rugby is back with Saracens turning the heat up against Quins and Gloucester claiming an emotional Ed Slater Cup against Leicester. TMO Andy makes a return around the controversy in the booth with Austin Healy's commentary. Plus, we're delighted to be joined by one of the brightest stars in English rugby in Quins backrow Chandler Cunningha…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, as there have been no Premier League matches, Jack talks about some interesting stories from the world of football. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the p…
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W6N Preview - With Red Roses Ellie Kildunne & Jess Breach
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With the Women's Six Nations kicking off this weekend, we're delighted to be joined by two England superstars in Ellie Kildunne & Jess Breach to preview this year's tournament and talk about their careers. Presenter Laura Winter interviews the two Red Roses about their journey so far, the Rugby World Cup, their biggest rivalries, initiations, team …
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Episode 32 - Six Nations Wrap & Team of the Tournament with Dan Biggar
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After a hell of a grand finale in the Six Nations, the lads sum up the final round of action with Ireland claiming back-to-back championships. While most Welsh fans are in hiding, Dan Biggar braves the Pod to give his take on where Welsh rugby really is, and what next for Gats and his men. We'll also be discussing Italy's best ever championship, as…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Brentford’s trip to Turf Moor to take on Burnley in a match that both teams were desperate to win. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the p…
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Episode 31 - How England Defeated the 'World's Best Team' with Bernard Jackman PLUS England U20's Captain Finn Carnduff
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England managed to produce one of their best performances in recent memory this weekend at Twickenham, stealing the game away from Ireland in the dying moments - the lads, joined by former Ireland International and expert analyst Bernard Jackman, dissect the game with an open cloth. Big Jim vents his frustrations with Scotland following their loss …
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool’s trip to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest in a match the Reds needed to win. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the …
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Episode 30 - Lost Vegas, England v Ireland Preview, Rumors Flying & Leicester's Dan McKellar
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With one of the biggest games of the season coming up this weekend, the lads give some insight into the England camp ahead of their showdown with Ireland in Twickenham. Goodey gives his take on how he thinks England needs to play to have a chance against the form team in world rugby. We also take a look at Scotland's trip to Rome and what to expect…
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Episode 29 - Drama in Lille, England's Evolution, Scottish Stranglehold & Dan Biggar is Back
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What a weekend. The drama! Loads to get through this week - what the hell happened in those closing moments down in France?! Scotland’s stranglehold on the Calcutta Cup & Ireland just dominating everyone. Plus our mate Dan Biggar is here! So settle back, enjoy, and make sure you’re subscribed on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool’s trip to Brentford, Arsenal’s visit to Burnley and Chelsea who took on the champions in Manchester. You can read the transcript and complete the language challe…
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Episode 28 - Calcutta Cup Preview, France Faulter & Zach Mercer on his England Exile
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Massive weekend coming up in the Six Nations this week with the Calcutta Cup, Ireland looking to remain on course for the Slam, and France looking to recover some form. PLUS we’re joined by a number 8 who’s been tearing up trees for years but is seemingly stuck in England Exile… Zach Mercer. The lads also invite some new friends from the Army into …
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Episode 27 - Scottish Fury, England Find a Way, & Courtney Lawes joins the Pod
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The lads are joined by England centurion Courtney Lawes this week as we pick the bones out of a painful and controversial last-gasp defeat for Scotland in Murrayfield. We’ll also take a look at an ugly but important win for England, some bright shoots for Wales, and a procession for Ireland in Dublin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about an 8-goal spectacular at St James’ Park and a high-stakes match between the league leaders Liverpool and Arsenal. You can read the transcript and complete the language cha…
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Episode 26 - Scotland Scare, Ireland Impress, England Evolve? And Italy's Gladiator Michele Lamaro
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How good is the Six Nations?! We’ll be analysing all the action from the first round including what was nearly one of the greatest Welsh comebacks of all time. With Scotland holding on for a rare win in Cardiff, Jim revels in the fact that Gregor's men are technically still on for the Slam. We'll take a look at an epic Irish win in France and how S…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool who hosted Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur who welcomed Brentford. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on …
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Episode 25 - The Pod Gets Biggar with a Welsh Legend, Plus Springbok Giant, RG Snyman!
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We've got a couple of big additions this week ahead of the start of the Six Nations, with Welsh legend Dan Biggar joining the lads to preview the tournament and give some incredible insight into Gats, the Welsh squad, who his favourite referee was, and playing against Finn, Sexton and Smith. We also look at how England should approach the tournamen…
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Episode 24 - Rees-Lightening hits the U.S, All New Six Nations Captains and Toulouse' & England's Jack Willis
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Hell of a week with lots of news as we near this year's Six Nations. The lads discuss LRZs big move to chase his dream in the NFL and what it means for rugby. We also take a look at another sport as Jim takes some credit for the new Saffa UFC World Champion Dricus Du Plessis. The lads give their take on the new Six Nations captains heading into thi…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Manchester City who travelled to St James’ Park to take on Newcastle United and about the return to the Premier League of Kevin De Bruyne who was injured on the first day …
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Episode 23 - Six Nations Squads, Champions Cup Jeopardy & a Big Debut
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With the Six Nations squads set to be announced, the lads get their hairy crystal balls out to predict what the England squad might look like, who's replacing Johnny Sexton and captaining Ireland, and what surprise names we might see in Scotland's squad. We’ll also be discussing all the best action from Round 3 of the Champions Cup and working out …
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Episode 22 - New Year Predictions, Faz's Future, & Rugby League Legend Lee Radford
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Happy New Year to the millions, we’re back for a big 2024! The lads will be getting their crystal ball out and giving their predictions for the year ahead, we'll be looking at Owen Farrell’s potential French Future, as well as taking a look at the best of the prem action this weekend and URC over the Christmas period. The lads will also be giving t…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Burnley who travelled to Birmingham to take on Aston Villa. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Ski…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about about two matches that were played on the 26th of December, on the day we call Boxing Day. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for …
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Newcastle United who hosted Fulham. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by v…
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Episode 21 - Christmas Finale, Johann van Graan on Bath & Boks, and Andy Rowe Says His Final Farewell
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It's our last episode of the year and it's also Andy Rowe's grand finale as he moves back to New Zealand, so the lads reminisce on the past eight years, from cat food to fish food. We’ll also be looking at another hectic weekend of Champions Cup rugby as a few English clubs excelled again and a few other sides bounced back from disappointment in Ro…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool’s trip to Crystal Palace, a victory for Villa against Arsenal and Brighton who hosted Burnley. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on…
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Episode 20 - Champions Cup Dream Team, Jim gets Tapped out by a UFC Superstar & Australia and Toulouse's Richie Arnold
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The Champions Cup is back and even better. We’ll be reviewing a bumper opening weekend of rugby with six big wins for Premiership teams and some payback for Lesinter in La Rochelle. Jim was down in South Africa to watch Sarries play the Bulls in Pretoria, and he also drops in on UFC superstar Dricus Du Plessis who teaches him a thing or two about M…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Newcastle United who hosted Manchester United, Arsenal, who welcomed Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City who were visited by Tottenham Hotspur. You can read the tr…
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