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Understanding Grammar: Would

Understanding Grammar: Would

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast, Jack and Rich talk about the new Premier League season which kicks off on the 10th of August. They speak about what they would like to see happen in the Premier League this season. They talk about the teams and players they would like to see make an impact this season. The language focus is on different ways to use the word 'would'. We would like to hear from you! What would you like to happen in the Premier League this season? We also have a new football phrase for you to guess. Enjoy!

Transcript

If you found the listening difficult, you can read the transcript and listen at the same time.
Read the transcript and listen at the same time.

Premier League Kickoff

Jack: The Premier League is back!

Rich: It's only been a couple of months but it feels like ages since Manchester City won last season's Premier League title.

Jack: I know we haven't been short of football with the World Cup and everything, but it'll be great to see my team playing again.

Rich: It's nice watching the World Cup but there is something special when you are cheering for your team and the emotions you go through over the season.

Jack: You're up one week, down the next. Teams at the bottom beat teams at the top. The Premier League season is a real rollercoaster. 

Rich: Actually, ... I'm not sure if I am ready. Can I have another week on the beach?!

Jack: No!

Welcome -  Premier League Kick-off

Rich: Hello my name’s Rich

Jack: and I’m Jack

Rich: and welcome to this week’s Premier Skills English podcast

Jack: Where we talk about football and help you with your English.

Jack: What’s happening this week, Rich?

Rich: In this week’s podcast, we’re going to talk about the big kick-off; the start of the new Premier League season. We’re going to talk about what we would like to see in the Premier League this year. The language focus is on the word 'would' and how we use it. We are going to use it a lot in this podcast. Would you mind giving an example, Jack?

Jack: Of course, I wouldn't. I wouldn't mind at all. Erm ... I would like to see Arsenal win the Premier League this season.

Rich: Of course you would. So, that is the type of language we’re going to be looking at in this podcast - along with some crazy ideas for the Premier League this season.

Jack: Arsenal winning the Premier League is a crazy idea? Crazy?

Rich: No, of course, it isn't. Everyone should have hope at the beginning of the season!

Topic Focus 

Jack: So, the season is about to start. You probably know that I'm an Arsenal fan and Rich is a Liverpool fan so we're going to do things a little differently. We are also, of course, big fans of the Premier League. 

Rich: For a few minutes, we're going to forget the teams we support and tell you a few things that we would like to see happen this season that we think would make this season one of the best or most exciting ever.

...

Rich: What would you like to see happen this season?

Jack: I’m looking forward to seeing the three promoted clubs in action and I'd love to see one of them win the Premier League.

Rich: This season they are Wolves, Cardiff, and Fulham. Who would you choose to win it out of those three?

Jack: I'd go for Wolves. They look good, score a lot of goals and have some really good players. And they are called Wolves which is a really cool name!

Rich: It’d be brilliant for the Premier League if that happened, but I can’t see it. Although, all three promoted clubs stayed up last season so you never know ...

Jack: What about you, Rich? What would you like to see this season?

Rich: Manchester City were brilliant last season, but I would like to see a closer race for the title. I'd like to see six or seven teams near the top with just a few weeks of the season left. I would also like to see a dark horse like Wolves or Leicester or maybe West Ham up near the top, too. That'd be great and very exciting.

Jack: West Ham? Really? I wouldn't mind seeing that but I can't see it happening.

Rich: What about players? Who would you like to see do well?

Jack: I’d like to see some new Premier League stars. I'd love a young player like Marcus Rashford at Manchester Utd or Ryan Sessegnon at Fulham really tear up the Premier League.

Rich: Yes, that'd be cool. Wouldn't it be wonderful if it was a player that you haven't heard of yet? Chelsea fans are very excited about a 17-year-old called Callum Hudson-Odoi. Maybe he will be the star of the season. But, in general, I wouldn't mind watching the likes of David Silva, Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane, Paul Pogba and Eden Hazard doing their stuff every week. 

Language Focus

Rich: We’ve just been talking about things that we would like to see in the Premier League and we used phrases with ‘would’ a lot. Let’s look at three different ways of using ‘would’.

Jack: The simplest is probably would like plus the infinitive: I would like to see some new stars in the Premier League.

Rich: When we are speaking this is usually contracted and we say: I'd like to see some new stars in the Premier League. 

Jack: ‘Would like’ plus the infinitive is similar in meaning to 'want' but is more polite. You can replace like with ‘love’ if you feel more strongly about something.

Rich: I'd love Liverpool to win the Premier League.

Jack: I know you would! Another form we can use is a conditional statement. Rich said: It'd be brilliant for the Premier League if this happened. This is a really common form: It would be .. It would be great. It would be brilliant ... **??Notice that the verb happen is the past form in the if clause. 

Rich: A third way of using ‘would’ is in a question, but it’s not really a question. The meaning is more like a sentence, but it’s a bit like a question tag - it’s an invitation to agree with us. I said: Wouldn't it be brilliant if it was a player that you haven't heard of yet?

Jack: This is such a common form that it normally gets contracted a lot. It sounds a lot shorter. How do you normally say it Rich?

Rich: I say Wunnit - or perhaps wudnit

Jack: Another phrase we used was wouldn't mind. This is commonly used as a request when we ask, for example, 'Would you mind opening the window?' or 'Would you mind getting some milk?'. However, we can also use them in statements and it can have a similar meaning to 'would like to'. Rich said: ' I wouldn't mind watching David Silva, Eden Hazard and Mohamed Salah every week'. 

Rich: This really means I would like to watch or I am happy to watch these players every week. Remember when we use 'wouldn't mind' it is followed by the -ing form: I wouldn't mind watching.

Jack: Finally, when we respond to something that could happen, short answers also often contain the word would. Rich said 'that'd be cool' in response to what I said and this is a common way to respond to invitations too. Would you like to go to the cinema? ... That'd be great/fantastic is a common response to an invitation you would like to accept.

Rich: We've got more activities and explanations to help you on the Premier Skills English page below this podcast.

Task - Would

Rich: Your task this week is to think about three things you would like to happen in the Premier League this season.

Jack: And in each answer, you should use a different way of using the word ‘would’ in your answer. Just like the examples that we used in this podcast.

Rich: Here are three questions to help you with your answers:

Jack: Number one: Which teams would you like to see near the top this season?

Rich: Number two: Which players would you like to see do well this season?

Jack: Number three: If you could choose a team to surprise the rest, which would you choose and why?

Rich: Write your answers in the comments section at the bottom of this page.

Football Phrase

Rich: Have you got a football phrase for us this week? 

Jack: Yes, I have, but first, last week’s football phrase. The phrase was kit clash. A kit clash is when both teams are wearing similar colours so one team has to change because it's difficult to know who is on which team.

Rich: Well done to Ahmed Adam from Sudan who was the only listener to get the right answer last week. It was a difficult one as Zaid from India told us. We like to give you all a difficult phrase now and again. What’s this week’s phrase, Jack?

Jack: This week’s phrase is ******* ********. This is a free game you can play on premierleague.com where you get £100 million to spend on a team of your choice. You are the manager and you play against other managers from around the world.

Rich: Good choice of phrase, Jack and a good chance to remind all of you that you can join the Premier Skills League in this game on premierleague.com. All the information is on the side of this page.

Jack: Right, that’s all we have time for this week! Don’t forget to write your answers to our questions and make a guess at our football phrase in the comments below.

Rich: Bye for now and enjoy your football!

Vocabulary

How much did you understand?

In the podcast, Rich and Jack used some words and phrases that might be new for you. Do you know the words in bold?

It feels like ages since Manchester City won last season's Premier League title.

Would you mind giving an example, Rich? Of course, I wouldn't. I wouldn't mind at all.

I'd go for Wolves. They look good, score a lot of goals and have some good players.

There were a few more tricky words and phrases in the podcast. Do you know what they all mean? Try the activity below, then, listen to the podcast again to hear how we used the words. This can really help your understanding.

Activity 1

Activity 1: In this activity, try to match the words and phrases to their definitions. All of the words were in this week's podcast.
Can you match the words to their definitions?

Jack has tipped Manchester Utd's Marcus Rashford to have a good season.

Language

Language

Using 'Would'

In this week's podcast, Jack and Rich spoke about some of the things that they would like to see happen this season. We often use 'would' when we talk about future possibilities. In the podcast, Jack and Rich used 'would' a lot.  Let's start at how 'would' was used:

Would 1

Would like + infinitive - we use this to talk about future possibilities and is also used as a more polite way of saying 'I want'. We often use the contraction 'I'd' when speaking and we might use 'I'd love to ...' if we want to add more emotion.

would like to see a closer race for the title.

I'd like to see some new Premier League stars.

I'd love a young player like Marcus Rashford at Manchester Utd or Ryan Sessegnon at Fulham to really tear up the Premier League.​

Rich would like to watch David Silva play every week.

Would 2

A conditional statement - sentences divided into two parts (often with 'if' in one part of the sentence), one part states the condition and the other part states the action that occurs if that condition happened.

It would be great if Wolves or another promoted team won the Premier League.

It’d be brilliant for the Premier League if that happened, but I can’t see it.​

Would 3

A rhetorical question - this is a type of question that is not meant to be answered. They are usually used to make a statement.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if it was a player that you haven't heard of yet?

Take a look at the next activity. All the sentences include 'would'. Can you choose the right words for each gap?

Activity 2

Activity 2: In this activity, complete the gaps with the appropriate word from the podcast.
Can you complete the gap with the right word?

Jack thinks that Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon will become a Premier League star.

Task

What three things would you like to happen this season?

In the podcast, Rich and Jack spoke about some of the things they would like to see this season in the Premier League. Can you tell us three things that you would like to see this season? In your answers, we would like to see you use the three different ways of using 'would' that you can see above and that were used in this podcast.

  • would like/love + infinitive
  • conditional statement
  • rhetorical question

Write your answer in the comments section below and don't forget to reply to other people's messages, too! 

Rich thinks that Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi could be someone people start talking about this season.

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What do you think?

In this podcast, Jack and Rich talked about the new Premier League season. 

Which other Premier League team would you support if you had to choose a different team? Why?

What would you like to see more from players/officials/fans/managers this season?

Remember to write your guess at this week's football phrase and complete the task above.

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hsn's picture
hsn
21/03/2021
TR
5560
points

TASK
I would support Everton if I had to choose a different team. In my opinion categorically it's as same as my team's qualifications . Both teams always surprising opponents and fans. Nobody can be sure about the result of their matches. They also have moderate transfer budget. It's possible to see players who are talent but haven't to be well-known yet in these teams.Their game structure based on the spectecular attacking football.

PHRASES;

• Would you mind coming my office so that we could review this budget draft. I wouldn’t mind if you’re busy and not coming now. I know you're doing your stuff without any delay.It would be brilliant if you help me.

• Wouldn't' it be great if my team attend champions league next year.

• The war made an impact on the people and they started to look for a place to be lived safely.

• I’ like to hear some good news like pandemic is going to be finished in these days. I also would like to see scientists who search vaccine do well.

• There is a closer race among companies in the market to raise their profit.


hsn's picture
hsn
21/03/2021 18:04
Turkey
Tottenham Hotspur
5560

TASK
I would support Everton if I had to choose a different team. In my opinion categorically it's as same as my team's qualifications . Both teams always surprising opponents and fans. Nobody can be sure about the result of their matches. They also have moderate transfer budget. It's possible to see players who are talent but haven't to be well-known yet in these teams.Their game structure based on the spectecular attacking football.

PHRASES;

• Would you mind coming my office so that we could review this budget draft. I wouldn’t mind if you’re busy and not coming now. I know you're doing your stuff without any delay.It would be brilliant if you help me.

• Wouldn't' it be great if my team attend champions league next year.

• The war made an impact on the people and they started to look for a place to be lived safely.

• I’ like to hear some good news like pandemic is going to be finished in these days. I also would like to see scientists who search vaccine do well.

• There is a closer race among companies in the market to raise their profit.

mobeckham's picture
mobeckham
29/05/2020
TR
6539
points

This week's football phrase is ( Fantasy Football )


mobeckham's picture
mobeckham
29/05/2020 16:23
Turkey
Manchester United
6539

This week's football phrase is ( Fantasy Football )

mobeckham's picture
mobeckham
29/05/2020
TR
6539
points

I'd support Newcastle United if I had to choose a different team because I liked the club since I have watched Goal 1 the movie
I even have a poster of the film in my own room
I'd like to see more youngsters to shine up and referees to be more accurate
I'd love to see fans more respectful and stop being racist to players
I wouldn't mind watching new tactics and playing styles from managers


mobeckham's picture
mobeckham
29/05/2020 15:52
Turkey
Manchester United
6539

I'd support Newcastle United if I had to choose a different team because I liked the club since I have watched Goal 1 the movie
I even have a poster of the film in my own room
I'd like to see more youngsters to shine up and referees to be more accurate
I'd love to see fans more respectful and stop being racist to players
I wouldn't mind watching new tactics and playing styles from managers

gick's picture
gick
21/08/2018
BR
30
points

great class!


gick's picture
gick
21/08/2018 20:27
Brazil
Chelsea
30

great class!

Rafael S. Amorim's picture
Rafael S. Amorim
14/08/2018
BR
16
points

I guess this week's phrase is "******* game"


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Rafael S. Amorim
14/08/2018 17:12
Brazil
Everton
16

I guess this week's phrase is "******* game"

deepakdev004
14/08/2018
IN
22
points

I would love to see United win the league this season.
It would be great if Alexis Sanchez could score 30 plus goals in the league and claim the Golden boot.
Wouldn't it be nice to see Martial in the United starting eleven, along with Sanchez and Lukaku?


deepakdev004
14/08/2018 02:43
India
Manchester United
22

I would love to see United win the league this season.
It would be great if Alexis Sanchez could score 30 plus goals in the league and claim the Golden boot.
Wouldn't it be nice to see Martial in the United starting eleven, along with Sanchez and Lukaku?

PedroHB
12/08/2018
BR
5
points

1)Which teams would you like to see near the top this season?
- I would like to see Everton on the top this season, they have a lot of good players.

2)Which players would you like to see do well this season?
-I would be great to see Richarlison and Mina on my team this season.

3)If you could choose a team to surprise the rest, which would you choose and why?
-Wouldn't be cool if Everton surprised the rest with this new players and manager?


PedroHB
12/08/2018 20:45
Brazil
Everton
5

1)Which teams would you like to see near the top this season?
- I would like to see Everton on the top this season, they have a lot of good players.

2)Which players would you like to see do well this season?
-I would be great to see Richarlison and Mina on my team this season.

3)If you could choose a team to surprise the rest, which would you choose and why?
-Wouldn't be cool if Everton surprised the rest with this new players and manager?

Rich's picture
Rich
13/08/2018
ES
594
points

Hi PedroHB,

Welcome to Premier Skills English!

Richarlison has started well for Everton. He scored with his first two shots! Do you know much about him? Are there many Everton fans in Brazil?

Thanks for your comments!

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team


Rich's picture
Rich
13/08/2018 08:51
Spain
Liverpool
594

Hi PedroHB,

Welcome to Premier Skills English!

Richarlison has started well for Everton. He scored with his first two shots! Do you know much about him? Are there many Everton fans in Brazil?

Thanks for your comments!

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team

PedroHB
16/08/2018
BR
5
points

Hey Rich,

The Brazilians fans expect a lot of Richarlison because Gabriel Jesus disappointed on Word Cup, and Richarlison is a good striker. About the Everton fans I don't meet other peoples, just my brothers.


PedroHB
16/08/2018 01:15
Brazil
Everton
5

Hey Rich,

The Brazilians fans expect a lot of Richarlison because Gabriel Jesus disappointed on Word Cup, and Richarlison is a good striker. About the Everton fans I don't meet other peoples, just my brothers.

daniandika's picture
daniandika
12/08/2018
ID
28
points

correct me

TASK
What three things would you like to happen this season?
1. I would like to see unai emery make a real impact for arsenal this seasons
2. It would be great if mesut ozil be a top assist again.
3. Wouldn't it be great if arsenal win the title after change his manager.


daniandika's picture
daniandika
12/08/2018 06:40
Indonesia
Arsenal
28

correct me

TASK
What three things would you like to happen this season?
1. I would like to see unai emery make a real impact for arsenal this seasons
2. It would be great if mesut ozil be a top assist again.
3. Wouldn't it be great if arsenal win the title after change his manager.

Rich's picture
Rich
13/08/2018
ES
594
points

Hi Daniandika,

Welcome to Premier Skills English. Here are a few things for you to think about:

1. Remember to use capital letters e.g. Arsenal, Mesut Ozil, Unai Emery etc.

2. In these conditional sentences, it is better to use a verb in the past in the 'if clause' e.g. ... if Mesut Ozil was ... and if Arsenal won the title ...

Thanks for your message and good luck to Arsenal this season!

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team

 


Rich's picture
Rich
13/08/2018 08:59
Spain
Liverpool
594

Hi Daniandika,

Welcome to Premier Skills English. Here are a few things for you to think about:

1. Remember to use capital letters e.g. Arsenal, Mesut Ozil, Unai Emery etc.

2. In these conditional sentences, it is better to use a verb in the past in the 'if clause' e.g. ... if Mesut Ozil was ... and if Arsenal won the title ...

Thanks for your message and good luck to Arsenal this season!

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team

 

Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018
SD
2903
points

TASK

Liverpool, Tottenham, Brighton & Hove Albion and Cardiff are the teams I would you like to see near the top this season. The first two teams have got the resources while the other two have to be inspired by Leicester City's sensational story.

If I could choose which players I would like to see do well this season, I'd simply pick the usual suspects, KDB, Erikson, Kane, Hazard, Aubamyang along with the Liverpool front three as well as the new singings, especially, Nabi Keita.

Wouldn't it be great if Cardiff City won the league? I don't know if a Welsh side has won the league title before, but I'm a hundred percent certain that no Welsh team has won it in the Premier League era. That'd be even a much bigger shock than that of Leicester City a couple of seasons ago.


Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018 15:10
Sudan
Liverpool
2903

TASK

Liverpool, Tottenham, Brighton & Hove Albion and Cardiff are the teams I would you like to see near the top this season. The first two teams have got the resources while the other two have to be inspired by Leicester City's sensational story.

If I could choose which players I would like to see do well this season, I'd simply pick the usual suspects, KDB, Erikson, Kane, Hazard, Aubamyang along with the Liverpool front three as well as the new singings, especially, Nabi Keita.

Wouldn't it be great if Cardiff City won the league? I don't know if a Welsh side has won the league title before, but I'm a hundred percent certain that no Welsh team has won it in the Premier League era. That'd be even a much bigger shock than that of Leicester City a couple of seasons ago.

Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018
SD
2903
points

Correct me.

What I would you like to see more from players this season is sportsmanship and fair play. I would like to see players stop diving because this usually results in the other team being robbed. Players shouldn't concentrate just on winning, but how to win. The problem is smaller teams are often victimised and that leaves their managers and fans fuming after they feel they've done enough to win all three points to only end up sharing or even losing the points. Cheating is definitely not a good thing.

I'd like to see the officials not being affected by the home fans, instead being brave to take and taking strong decisions. For instance, if there was a slight contact in the box, then the home supporters would shout for a penalty even if it was a dive. Fans are sometimes putting too much pressure on match officials. Another thing I'd also like to see from the officials is they should be very decisive on penalising players who put too much aggressiveness aggression into tackles. This puts not only footballers careers in danger, but also their lives too.

I'd also love to see new and creative ways in which the fans express and show their support for their teams. Liverpool fans are genuine supporters and by far the best in the PL, I'm not saying this because I'm a Liverpool fan, but this is well-known all across the globe. Having just said that, now wouldn't it be great if Liverpool fans came up with something similar to the Viking clap? It would indeed!

Wouldn't it be brilliant if managers of big teams were not so to insert too much many defensive tactics into games? I think too much this defensive attitude has ruined the game and has led to more defensive football becoming trending these days. Sitting deep and depending only on counterattacks is not something nice to see and on many occasions that has resulted in ugly or undeserved wins, this is not what the beautiful game is about stands for.


Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018 12:37
Sudan
Liverpool
2903

Correct me.

What I would you like to see more from players this season is sportsmanship and fair play. I would like to see players stop diving because this usually results in the other team being robbed. Players shouldn't concentrate just on winning, but how to win. The problem is smaller teams are often victimised and that leaves their managers and fans fuming after they feel they've done enough to win all three points to only end up sharing or even losing the points. Cheating is definitely not a good thing.

I'd like to see the officials not being affected by the home fans, instead being brave to take and taking strong decisions. For instance, if there was a slight contact in the box, then the home supporters would shout for a penalty even if it was a dive. Fans are sometimes putting too much pressure on match officials. Another thing I'd also like to see from the officials is they should be very decisive on penalising players who put too much aggressiveness aggression into tackles. This puts not only footballers careers in danger, but also their lives too.

I'd also love to see new and creative ways in which the fans express and show their support for their teams. Liverpool fans are genuine supporters and by far the best in the PL, I'm not saying this because I'm a Liverpool fan, but this is well-known all across the globe. Having just said that, now wouldn't it be great if Liverpool fans came up with something similar to the Viking clap? It would indeed!

Wouldn't it be brilliant if managers of big teams were not so to insert too much many defensive tactics into games? I think too much this defensive attitude has ruined the game and has led to more defensive football becoming trending these days. Sitting deep and depending only on counterattacks is not something nice to see and on many occasions that has resulted in ugly or undeserved wins, this is not what the beautiful game is about stands for.

Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
17/08/2018
SD
2903
points

I did a little bit of research and I found out that I had misunderstood too things. The use of the conjunction 'and' as well as the use of the form 'not only... but also". Here's what I've come up with from this research. If you think I've missed something please let me know.

First, 'And' always connects SAME parts of speech plus sentences & phrases of SAME grammatical tenses. For example, and after your corrections, 'this defensive attitude (has ruined) the game AND ((has) led) to more defensive football these days.' It was clear that I tried to connect a present perfect clause with a past simple clause using the conjunction 'and. Hopefully, this won't happen again!

Secondly, I knew that the form 'not only....but also' does exist. However, when you crossed out the word 'also' twice, that confused me a bit. Fortunately, it helped me to figure out why you had done so. I shouldn't have used both 'also & too' in the same phrase. Just one of them or even delete them both!

Now what can I say? Words are powerless to express my gratitude.


Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
17/08/2018 10:54
Sudan
Liverpool
2903

I did a little bit of research and I found out that I had misunderstood too things. The use of the conjunction 'and' as well as the use of the form 'not only... but also". Here's what I've come up with from this research. If you think I've missed something please let me know.

First, 'And' always connects SAME parts of speech plus sentences & phrases of SAME grammatical tenses. For example, and after your corrections, 'this defensive attitude (has ruined) the game AND ((has) led) to more defensive football these days.' It was clear that I tried to connect a present perfect clause with a past simple clause using the conjunction 'and. Hopefully, this won't happen again!

Secondly, I knew that the form 'not only....but also' does exist. However, when you crossed out the word 'also' twice, that confused me a bit. Fortunately, it helped me to figure out why you had done so. I shouldn't have used both 'also & too' in the same phrase. Just one of them or even delete them both!

Now what can I say? Words are powerless to express my gratitude.

Rich's picture
Rich
15/08/2018
ES
594
points

A few more corrections for you, Ahmed Adam.


Rich's picture
Rich
15/08/2018 08:56
Spain
Liverpool
594

A few more corrections for you, Ahmed Adam.

Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018
SD
2903
points

Correct me, please.

If I could support another PL side, I wouldn't hesitate to back Tottenham. Why? Well, there are a number of reasons. The Spurs squad itself, their style of football, and Tottenham's home strip.

First, Spurs have got a pretty good squad which is very young and talented. In every position of the pitch there's at least one player to keep an eye on. For example, lloris in goal, Vertonghen at the back, Erikson in midfield and Kane up front. This is not found in the majority of the EPL teams including my team Liverpool.

Another thing reason why I would be a Spurs fan is the style of football they play. It's a high-paced, beautiful football based on pressing high up the pitch and that's my favourite! The way in which they play the game is simply pleasing on the eye.

Moreover, the Spurs squad contains some world class footballers meaning not only beautiful football would be guaranteed, but also magic too. I wouldn't mind watching some games for Spurs Spurs games every now and then to enjoy some end products of their trio and (rephrase this as it's a bit confusing) some masterpieces from Erikson.

Finally, we were just talking about football kits last week and I've just remembered the design of the Spurs home strip which is very beautiful. A plain white shirt with some highlights in blue, pretty much my sort of thing!


Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018 10:13
Sudan
Liverpool
2903

Correct me, please.

If I could support another PL side, I wouldn't hesitate to back Tottenham. Why? Well, there are a number of reasons. The Spurs squad itself, their style of football, and Tottenham's home strip.

First, Spurs have got a pretty good squad which is very young and talented. In every position of the pitch there's at least one player to keep an eye on. For example, lloris in goal, Vertonghen at the back, Erikson in midfield and Kane up front. This is not found in the majority of the EPL teams including my team Liverpool.

Another thing reason why I would be a Spurs fan is the style of football they play. It's a high-paced, beautiful football based on pressing high up the pitch and that's my favourite! The way in which they play the game is simply pleasing on the eye.

Moreover, the Spurs squad contains some world class footballers meaning not only beautiful football would be guaranteed, but also magic too. I wouldn't mind watching some games for Spurs Spurs games every now and then to enjoy some end products of their trio and (rephrase this as it's a bit confusing) some masterpieces from Erikson.

Finally, we were just talking about football kits last week and I've just remembered the design of the Spurs home strip which is very beautiful. A plain white shirt with some highlights in blue, pretty much my sort of thing!

Rich's picture
Rich
13/08/2018
ES
594
points

A great bit of writing, Ahmed Adam. I've made a few corrections (there weren't many to make) and if you've got any queries just let me know. I'll try to look at your other messages later today.

RIch - The Premier SKills English Team


Rich's picture
Rich
13/08/2018 09:05
Spain
Liverpool
594

A great bit of writing, Ahmed Adam. I've made a few corrections (there weren't many to make) and if you've got any queries just let me know. I'll try to look at your other messages later today.

RIch - The Premier SKills English Team

Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
14/08/2018
SD
2903
points

Delighted to hear that!

Rephrasing: to enjoy the fantastic work of their front three.

It's a bit difficult for me to understand why you omitted the article 'the' in the last sentence of paragraph two, please explain if it's not too much trouble. The other correction are absolutely clear.

Thank you our beloved teacher. please do!


Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
14/08/2018 07:00
Sudan
Liverpool
2903

Delighted to hear that!

Rephrasing: to enjoy the fantastic work of their front three.

It's a bit difficult for me to understand why you omitted the article 'the' in the last sentence of paragraph two, please explain if it's not too much trouble. The other correction are absolutely clear.

Thank you our beloved teacher. please do!

Rich's picture
Rich
15/08/2018
ES
594
points

I deleted it as you are talking about multiple teams. If you were talking about the league as a whole it would have been fine. You could have said either 'this is not usually found in the EPL' or 'this is not usually found in most Premier League teams'. 


Rich's picture
Rich
15/08/2018 09:01
Spain
Liverpool
594

I deleted it as you are talking about multiple teams. If you were talking about the league as a whole it would have been fine. You could have said either 'this is not usually found in the EPL' or 'this is not usually found in most Premier League teams'. 

Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
17/08/2018
SD
2903
points

Got it but this one really requires intensive practice. Thank you. We do appreciate every single letter you write.


Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
17/08/2018 11:04
Sudan
Liverpool
2903

Got it but this one really requires intensive practice. Thank you. We do appreciate every single letter you write.

Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018
SD
2903
points

Thank you teacher Jack & teacher Rich for this brilliant podcast and apologies for coming around very late!

Although it wasn't a difficult one, I have a feeling that I've already missed the football phrase shout-out in the upcoming pod, but I'm gonna through in my guess anyway. It's.... '******* ********' Hope the podcast boat hasn't sailed already!


Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018 10:09
Sudan
Liverpool
2903

Thank you teacher Jack & teacher Rich for this brilliant podcast and apologies for coming around very late!

Although it wasn't a difficult one, I have a feeling that I've already missed the football phrase shout-out in the upcoming pod, but I'm gonna through in my guess anyway. It's.... '******* ********' Hope the podcast boat hasn't sailed already!

sabanoleg
09/08/2018
UA
2337
points

I think this week's phrase is"******* ********"

 


sabanoleg
09/08/2018 09:37
Ukraine
Arsenal
2337

I think this week's phrase is"******* ********"

 

Richard J's picture
Richard J
08/08/2018
EC
2846
points

I would like to see at the top of the Premier league this year the two teams of Liverpool's city and of course I'd love if Liverpool won the Premier League for first time.
It'd be fantastic if Newcastle United fought for the Premier League title until the end of the season because I wouldn't mind seeing this team beating the top Premier league teams.


Richard J's picture
Richard J
08/08/2018 23:22
Ecuador
Liverpool
2846

I would like to see at the top of the Premier league this year the two teams of Liverpool's city and of course I'd love if Liverpool won the Premier League for first time.
It'd be fantastic if Newcastle United fought for the Premier League title until the end of the season because I wouldn't mind seeing this team beating the top Premier league teams.

Rich's picture
Rich
13/08/2018
ES
594
points

HI Richard,

Thanks for your comments and great to see you using so many phrases with 'would'! A good start for Liverpool and Newcastle were unlucky against Tottenham this weekend.

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team


Rich's picture
Rich
13/08/2018 09:08
Spain
Liverpool
594

HI Richard,

Thanks for your comments and great to see you using so many phrases with 'would'! A good start for Liverpool and Newcastle were unlucky against Tottenham this weekend.

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team

assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
08/08/2018
PS
3705
points

It has been a while since i have commented here on the website,glad to be back!!!


assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
08/08/2018 20:40
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

It has been a while since i have commented here on the website,glad to be back!!!

Rich's picture
Rich
10/08/2018
ES
594
points

Great to hear from you, AssemJuve, Hope you are well and great to have you back for the new season!

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team


Rich's picture
Rich
10/08/2018 22:21
Spain
Liverpool
594

Great to hear from you, AssemJuve, Hope you are well and great to have you back for the new season!

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team

assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
11/08/2018
PS
3705
points

Thanks Rich,i am really excited for the new season,what do you think of Liverpool signings of this summer.


assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
11/08/2018 20:33
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

Thanks Rich,i am really excited for the new season,what do you think of Liverpool signings of this summer.

Rich's picture
Rich
12/08/2018
ES
594
points

I think they've made some great signings. Alisson was an important signing and Naby Keita should also make Liverpool more difficult to beat this season. Shaqiri is also someone who can come on and change a game. I'm really looking forward to seeing Liverpool challenging Manchester City. Hopefully, we can start with a win today!

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team


Rich's picture
Rich
12/08/2018 10:28
Spain
Liverpool
594

I think they've made some great signings. Alisson was an important signing and Naby Keita should also make Liverpool more difficult to beat this season. Shaqiri is also someone who can come on and change a game. I'm really looking forward to seeing Liverpool challenging Manchester City. Hopefully, we can start with a win today!

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team

Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
12/08/2018
SD
2903
points

Isn't it Arsenal v Man City today?


Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
12/08/2018 11:09
Sudan
Liverpool
2903

Isn't it Arsenal v Man City today?

Rich's picture
Rich
12/08/2018
ES
594
points

I get muddled up very easily sometimes! We've already beaten WEST HAM 4-0 and City are 1-0 up at Arsenal as we speak :)


Rich's picture
Rich
12/08/2018 16:45
Spain
Liverpool
594

I get muddled up very easily sometimes! We've already beaten WEST HAM 4-0 and City are 1-0 up at Arsenal as we speak :)

Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
12/08/2018
SD
2903
points

Congrats


Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
12/08/2018 20:21
Sudan
Liverpool
2903

Congrats

assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
08/08/2018
PS
3705
points

the phrase is ******* *******.


assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
08/08/2018 20:39
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

the phrase is ******* *******.

Samo
08/08/2018
TR
20
points

Hi there, i joined here new.
I would like to see Liverpool at the top this season because it's time.
And i would like to see Sarri's performance this season. I hope he will watch us a good football with Chelsea, like Napoli. He is realy crazy.
Football phrase is ******* Premier League.


Samo
08/08/2018 17:54
Turkey
Liverpool
20

Hi there, i joined here new.
I would like to see Liverpool at the top this season because it's time.
And i would like to see Sarri's performance this season. I hope he will watch us a good football with Chelsea, like Napoli. He is realy crazy.
Football phrase is ******* Premier League.

Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018
SD
2903
points

Hi Samo, welcome to PSE and just let me tell you that you'll never walk alone because there are a lot of Liverpool fans around!

Indeed we'd love to see the Reds do better than last season. However, winning a trophy of some sort would be brilliant, it's been long time since the League Cup win


Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018 12:55
Sudan
Liverpool
2903

Hi Samo, welcome to PSE and just let me tell you that you'll never walk alone because there are a lot of Liverpool fans around!

Indeed we'd love to see the Reds do better than last season. However, winning a trophy of some sort would be brilliant, it's been long time since the League Cup win

admin's picture
admin
08/08/2018
GB
560
points

Hi Samo

Welcome to the site. We have some great regulars on these podcast pages so please say hello to anyone you want. I'm sure they will be delighted to reply to you.

Thanks

Jack - The Premier Skills English Team


admin's picture
admin
08/08/2018 20:22
United Kingdom
Arsenal
560

Hi Samo

Welcome to the site. We have some great regulars on these podcast pages so please say hello to anyone you want. I'm sure they will be delighted to reply to you.

Thanks

Jack - The Premier Skills English Team

assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
13/08/2018
PS
3705
points

Hey teacher Jack,it was not that expected beginning of the new season with a new manager,but i do really think it would be difficult for Arsenal to adjust with the new style of the manager,good luck this season.


assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
13/08/2018 21:16
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

Hey teacher Jack,it was not that expected beginning of the new season with a new manager,but i do really think it would be difficult for Arsenal to adjust with the new style of the manager,good luck this season.

acicala's picture
acicala
07/08/2018
ES
1646
points

It'll be difficult, but I would love that Chelsea will improve its fifth position of the last season. And it would be a dream if it was the next Premier League champion. Wouldn't it be wonderful?
This week’s phrase is “******* ********”, I think.


acicala's picture
acicala
07/08/2018 17:57
Spain
Chelsea
1646

It'll be difficult, but I would love that Chelsea will improve its fifth position of the last season. And it would be a dream if it was the next Premier League champion. Wouldn't it be wonderful?
This week’s phrase is “******* ********”, I think.

Rich's picture
Rich
10/08/2018
ES
594
points

Good work on the phrase, Acicala! What do you know about Chelsea's new goalkeeper, Kepa? Do you think Chelsea have a good deal?

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team


Rich's picture
Rich
10/08/2018 22:24
Spain
Liverpool
594

Good work on the phrase, Acicala! What do you know about Chelsea's new goalkeeper, Kepa? Do you think Chelsea have a good deal?

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team

elghoul's picture
elghoul
07/08/2018
DZ
3988
points

I would like to see Liverpool with a new goal keeper in their squad.

I wouldn't mind if Mahrez teared up Manchester City in the Champions League.

Wouln't be exciting if it was a Welsh club that will win the Premier League title.

This season I will also support the Citizens for their hiring of the Algerian winger Mahrez in addition to the Gunners.

I would like to see this season more players from around the world in the PL championship.

football phrase, *******.


elghoul's picture
elghoul
07/08/2018 16:45
Algeria
Manchester City
3988

I would like to see Liverpool with a new goal keeper in their squad.

I wouldn't mind if Mahrez teared up Manchester City in the Champions League.

Wouln't be exciting if it was a Welsh club that will win the Premier League title.

This season I will also support the Citizens for their hiring of the Algerian winger Mahrez in addition to the Gunners.

I would like to see this season more players from around the world in the PL championship.

football phrase, *******.

Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018
SD
2903
points

Hi Elghoul. That's what all Liverpool fans are hoping for, a world class keeper. I'm not sure the Reds would notch up some silverware if the board didn't strengthen that position.


Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018 13:06
Sudan
Liverpool
2903

Hi Elghoul. That's what all Liverpool fans are hoping for, a world class keeper. I'm not sure the Reds would notch up some silverware if the board didn't strengthen that position.

Rich's picture
Rich
10/08/2018
ES
594
points

Have you guys seen that Liverpool have bought the Brazilian goalkeeper, Alisson from Roma for the new season? I think this should help! What do you think?

Rich - THe Premier Skills English Team


Rich's picture
Rich
10/08/2018 22:27
Spain
Liverpool
594

Have you guys seen that Liverpool have bought the Brazilian goalkeeper, Alisson from Roma for the new season? I think this should help! What do you think?

Rich - THe Premier Skills English Team

assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
12/08/2018
PS
3705
points

Actually i think it is a banger for Liverpool,other big teams wanted to sign him but Liverpool have got him.I think he is the best keeper to step in the pitch since Riena has left the team,I really liked how the fans supported Karius when he came in last week versus Torino,Classy fans.


assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
12/08/2018 20:56
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

Actually i think it is a banger for Liverpool,other big teams wanted to sign him but Liverpool have got him.I think he is the best keeper to step in the pitch since Riena has left the team,I really liked how the fans supported Karius when he came in last week versus Torino,Classy fans.

assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
12/08/2018
PS
3705
points

Actually i think it is a banger for Liverpool,other big teams wanted to sign him but Liverpool have got him.I think he is the best keeper to step in the pitch since Riena has left the team,I really liked how the fans supported Karius when he came in last week versus Torino,Classy fans.


assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
12/08/2018 20:51
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

Actually i think it is a banger for Liverpool,other big teams wanted to sign him but Liverpool have got him.I think he is the best keeper to step in the pitch since Riena has left the team,I really liked how the fans supported Karius when he came in last week versus Torino,Classy fans.

Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
12/08/2018
SD
2903
points

Hi teacher Rich. I knew the Brazilan international was a subject of so much speculation during the World Cup and many teams were seeking for his signature, but to discover that he's been landed on Anfield, that's a fantastic news. Good stuff by the Liverpool board. COYR!


Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
12/08/2018 10:58
Sudan
Liverpool
2903

Hi teacher Rich. I knew the Brazilan international was a subject of so much speculation during the World Cup and many teams were seeking for his signature, but to discover that he's been landed on Anfield, that's a fantastic news. Good stuff by the Liverpool board. COYR!

Santiago Rivera
07/08/2018
CO
754
points

I would support everton as it is recovering from a low fall in the league. I would like the players
were more creative when it comes to playing football. Of the fans, it only remains to tell them to support them in all the club's matches. Manajer, be more effective when proposing positions with his new squad of players


Santiago Rivera
07/08/2018 16:24
Colombia
Liverpool
754

I would support everton as it is recovering from a low fall in the league. I would like the players
were more creative when it comes to playing football. Of the fans, it only remains to tell them to support them in all the club's matches. Manajer, be more effective when proposing positions with his new squad of players

Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018
SD
2903
points

Hi Santiago. A Liverpool fan would never support the Toffees, but I understand it's a hypothetical scenario anyway!

And yes, I agree, creativity is something I'd also like to see on players.


Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018 13:15
Sudan
Liverpool
2903

Hi Santiago. A Liverpool fan would never support the Toffees, but I understand it's a hypothetical scenario anyway!

And yes, I agree, creativity is something I'd also like to see on players.

Liubomyr's picture
Liubomyr
07/08/2018
UA
4417
points

I think that the phrase is a ‘******* ********’.


Liubomyr's picture
Liubomyr
07/08/2018 15:36
Ukraine
Watford
4417

I think that the phrase is a ‘******* ********’.

assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
07/08/2018
PS
3705
points

i am looking forward to seeing what both Sari and Emri will do with Arsenal and Chelsea,also i would like to see how will Mahrez perform with Man City and Shaqiri with Liverpool


assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
07/08/2018 12:12
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

i am looking forward to seeing what both Sari and Emri will do with Arsenal and Chelsea,also i would like to see how will Mahrez perform with Man City and Shaqiri with Liverpool

Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018
SD
2903
points

Hi Assemjuve, another Liverpool fan, welcome back!

Also waiting to see what Shaqiri could bring to Anfield


Ahmed Adam Mamado's picture
Ahmed Adam Mamado
10/08/2018 13:00
Sudan
Liverpool
2903

Hi Assemjuve, another Liverpool fan, welcome back!

Also waiting to see what Shaqiri could bring to Anfield

assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
11/08/2018
PS
3705
points

Hey Ahmed nice to meet you,I hope the new signings will help Liverpool to win the league title.


assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
11/08/2018 21:57
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

Hey Ahmed nice to meet you,I hope the new signings will help Liverpool to win the league title.

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Task: Tell us three things you would like to happen in the Premier League this season