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Leicester City celebrate Riyad Mahrez's second goal against Manchester City.

The Battle at the Top

The Battle at the Top

In this week's podcast, Rich and Jack talk about Leicester City leading the Premier League and whether they can win a first-ever league title. The language focus is on how to use 'so' and 'such' and we also have our final riddle in our 'What's my Team?' competition!

'What's my Team?' Competition

This week, our Premier League fan is Jennie. Listen to Jennie’s riddle and try to work out 'What’s her Team?' and you can win a fantastic Samsung Galaxy tablet!

"Can it happen? Of course it can happen. I’m really starting to believe we can do it. All season; fans, journalists and everyone else have been saying that our bubble is going to burst, but I think we’re going all the way. Am I nervous? Yes. Do I think I’m dreaming? Yes, but dreams can come true, can’t they?"  Jennie - This week's Premier League fan.

How to enter the competition 

  1. Read about Jennie, this week's Premier League fan.

  2. Guess Jennie's favourite team.

  3. Write your answer in the comments section at the bottom of this page.

  4. If you are not logged in or a registered member, you can register for free in the top right corner smiley

How much did you understand?

Vocabulary 

In this podcast, Rich and Jack used some football vocabulary that might be new for you. Try the activitity below to see how much you understand:

"Why might Leicester do it this year and pull off one of the biggest ever football shocks?"

"I think it would be great for the Premier League if an underdog could win the Premier League."

Activity 1: In this activity, have a look at the vocabulary and try to match it to the correct definition.
Can you match the words to their definitions?

Who is Leicester City's best player? Jamie Vardy or Riyad Mahrez?

Language - 'So' and 'such'

In the podcast, Rich and Jack use the words 'so' and 'such', both these words are used to emphasise something to a greater degree, but they are used in different ways. 'So' is followed by an adjective whereas 'such' is followed by a noun. Look at these examples, and then have a go at the activity.

"Riyad Mahrez's goal was so good that I think it will be named goal of the month."

"Riyad Mahrez scored such a good goal against City at the weekend. "

 

Activity 2: In this activity, have a look at the sentences and decide if you should use 'so' or 'such'. Remember, before a noun you use 'such' and before an adjective you use 'so'.
Such or So?

The answer to last week's 'What's my Team?' competition was Bournemouth. Congratulations to Aleksandar from Montenegro! Your prize is on its way!

If the listening was a bit difficult, you can listen again and read the transcript at the same time.
Listen to the podcast and read the text at the same time.

Rich: Hello my name’s Rich and welcome to this week’s Premier Skills English podcast.

Jack: Hi everyone. I’m Jack and every week we talk about football and help you with your English.

Rich: This week, we’re going to talk about Leicester City and their amazing Premier League performances this season. The language focus is on how we use ‘such’ and ‘so’.

Jack: Rich will have another Premier League prediction later, but first we have our 20th and final ‘What’s my Team?’ riddle for you all.

Rich: Yes, it’s your last chance to win a Samsung Galaxy tablet. We’d like to thank all of you who have entered the competition, we know that some of you have entered all 20 competitions and got the correct answer each time. We wish there could be prizes for all of you.

Jack: Next week, we’re going to ask you for your ideas for our next competition. But, for now, here’s this week’s Premier League fan. Listen to ?Jennie’s riddle and try to work out what’s her team.

Jennie: Can it happen? Of course it can happen. I’m really starting to believe we can do it. All season, fans, journalists and everyone else have been saying that our bubble is going to burst, but I think we’re going all the way. Am I nervous? Yes. Do I think I’m dreaming. Yes, but dreams can come true, can’t they?

Rich: If you’ve been following the Premier League this season, you’ll know the answer to that one.Jack: I wonder how many people will look at our previous podcasts to work out which team it is!

Jack: What was the answer to last week’s riddle Rich?

Rich: Last week, Jason spoke about Bournemouth. I think it was a tricky one. A few of you said other clubs that are on the coast like Sunderland and Swansea City, but Bournemouth is more famous for holidays.

Jack: And Arsenal had a great 2-0 win against Bournemouth at the weekend. If you knew that I was an Arsenal fan, that may have helped you guess the right team, too. We have selected a winner at random from the correct answers and the nineteenth winner of the What’s my team? competition is Aleksandar, a Manchester Utd fan from Montenegro. Congratulations Aleksandar! We’ll be in contact with you this week.

Rich: Well done Aleksandar! Last week we asked you if you were happy with your team’s FA Cup draw. Most of you said that you were, especially Arsenal and Manchester Utd fans. Arsenal fans - Aragorn1986 from Montenegro, Nikosonris from Ukraine, and Shunka and Rafayel from Armenia were all happy with Arsenal’s home draw against Hull City. And Manchester Utd fans -  Edmond Eloyan, Sonchina and Karlos all from Armenia are happy with Man Utd’s draw against Shrewsbury Town from the 3rd level of English football.

Jack: We’ve been getting lots of comments from Armenia recently. That’s great to see - maybe Armenia will be on our country leaderboard soon!

Rich: Last week, we spoke about word teams, which are groups of words that are connected to each other by their meaning. We asked you to tell us words that you could put in the word team for ‘football stadium’.

Jack: Quite a few of you suggested words, for example mixxalych_UKR from Ukraine added the words pitch, players, referees, coaches, fans, stands, seats, crossbars, and net to his word team. And Amaral from Albania added 'ground', 'steward', 'commentator', 'fans', and 'players'  to the word team.

Rich: We really love word teams and think they’re a great way to learn new vocabulary. A lot of you also got in touch to tell us how you learn vocabulary. I really liked an idea from Nikosonris from Ukraine. He says that he writes English words on stickers and sticks them to objects in his flat.

Jack: That’s a good idea. I did that when I was trying to learn Italian. Last week, we asked all of you how you record vocabulary. 26% of you said that you created word teams...

Rich: That’s because 32% of you said that you don’t record any vocabulary. As a teacher, I think it’s important to use your mobile phone or cards to help with new words and I always encourage my students to record new vocabulary.

Jack: There were lots of interesting ideas in the comments in podcast 35 and you can always go back and continue the conversation about vocabulary there. If you like someone’s idea, let them know.

Jack: What’s been happening in the Premier League this week, Rich?

Rich:  Manchester Utd drew 1-1 with Chelsea - a last minute equaliser for Chelsea. As you said earlier, Arsenal won 2-0 at Bournemouth and Spurs moved up to second place with a 1-0 win at home to Watford.

Jack: I think you’re missing a game there, Rich.

Rich: I haven’t forgot the team of the moment. This week’s podcast is going to focus on this season’s amazing Premier League story - Leicester CIty. Leicester won 3-1 away to Manchester City on Saturday, to move 6 points ahead of City and, after the rest of the weekend’s matches, 5 points clear of Spurs and Arsenal. And there are only 13 matches left.

Jack: I think something changed this weekend.  People are really starting to really believe that Leicester can do it; that Leicester City can win the Premier League. But why are they doing so well?

Rich: Before we look at this season I think we have to talk about why it would be such a surprise result for Leicester to win the Premier League. The first reason why it would be so surprising is where they were this time last year. If you look at the Premier League table, Leicester were last (20th) and looked certain to be relegated.

Jack: I remember. They were so bad, but then they won 7 of their last 9 matches to complete one of the most amazing relegation escapes in Premier League history. It was such an amazing escape. They’ve just carried on winning this season, too.

Rich: Let’s look at some of the language we used there. We used the words ‘such’ and ‘so’. Both these words can be used to mean ‘very’, or to a great degree. We can say Leicester City are so good or Leicester City are such a good team. The difference is that after ‘so’ we used an adjective and after ‘such’ we used a noun.

Jack: Riyad Mahrez scored such a good goal against City at the weekend. It was so good that I think it will be named goal of the month. Why else would it be such a shock for Leicester to win the Premier League?

Rich: Well, since the Premier League started only five clubs have ever won the title; the two Manchester clubs, Arsenal, Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers. Blackburn won it over 20 years ago and they had such a lot of money given to them that it wasn’t such a surprise that they won it.

Jack: I remember, Alan Shearer played for Blackburn and scored lots of goals.

Rich: Leicester were founded, which means to start a new organisation or business, in 1884; that’s over 130 years ago and they’ve never won a league title.

Jack: What’s changed? Why might they do it this year and pull off one of the biggest ever football shocks?

Rich: Nice phrasal verb that one. To pull off something means to succeed in doing something difficult. We might say pull off a business deal or Greece pulled off a big surprise when they won the European Championships.

Jack: Yes... but how do you think Leicester are going to pull this one off?

Rich: I think there are three main reasons; the players, the manager and the style of play. Let’s look at the players first. Jamie Vardy is the Premier League’s top goalscorer and Riyad Mahrez is the Premier League’s most creative player, he’s scored 14 goals and made 10 assists.

Jack: Vardy was working in a factory a few years ago and Mahrez was playing in the French second division just two years ago. But it’s not just these two players. Players like N’Golo Kante, Robert Huth and Kasper Schmeichel are also having great seasons.

Rich: What I like best is that they work together as a team and they work so hard. They are more or less the same group of players that were bottom of the table last season. The only other thing that has changed is the manager. The Italian, Claudio Ranieri joined the club.

Jack: I really like him. He’s very relaxed and keeps the pressure off the players. He doesn’t want to talk about Leicester winning the Premier League. I think this is probably a good idea.

Rich: Yes, not thinking about winning the title is a good way to keep the pressure off the players. I think the final thing that is helping Leicester is their style of play. They give the other team the ball! I know that this sounds strange, but they defend, defend and defend and then attack really quickly. This is called the counter-attack. I was watching Leicester’s match the other day and at one point they only had 27% possession.

Jack: So, do you think they’re going to win the title, Rich?

Rich: I don’t know. My team - Liverpool aren’t going to win the title this year so I’d love it if Leicester won it. I think it would be great for the Premier League if an underdog could win the Premier League. If Leicester can win it, it’s a dream, a fairytale and it means anyone can win it - not just the big teams.

Jack: I know what you’re saying but my team, Arsenal can still win it and of course I want them to. I’d be happy for Leicester to finish second which would still be an amazing achievement.

Rich: This week, we’ve got another vote for you. Who do you think is going to win the Premier League? Vote for the team you think will win at the bottom of the page.

Jack: Which brings us to our questions for you this week. Question 1. Why are Leicester surprising everyone this season? Is it the players, the team, their style of play, or something else that is happening?

Rich: Question 2. Do you think it would be good for the Premier League if Leicester won the title?

Jack: Question 3. We looked at the words ‘so’ and ‘such’ in this week’s podcast, Can you give us some example sentences using so + adjective and such + noun? If you’d like us to correct your language, please write ‘correct me’ at the beginning of your comment. Then, if there’s a mistake, we’ll reply and let you know.

Rich: We don’t always correct your comments because we want you to feel comfortable writing comments and not like you’ve got a teacher standing over you. But we know that some of you would like to have your language corrected.

Jack: If you see a comment where someone has asked for a correction and you think you know how to correct the language, please reply with your correction. We’ll still have a look, but it would be great if everybody could help each other.

Jack: Did anybody make the right prediction last week, Rich? I know that you got it horribly wrong!

Rich: Yes, I know, but a few of you predicted a Leicester win. Well done to Safwan2000 from Saudi Arabia, NikaChelsea25 from Georgia, AssemJuve from UAE, Mixxalych from Ukraine, Aleksandr and Ruslanjon from Uzbekistan, and Shunka from Armenia.

Jack: I think I know which match you’re going to make a prediction about this week.

Rich: Yes, it’s your team, Arsenal at home to the Premier League leaders, Leicester City. Arsenal got back to winning ways last weekend and Leicester had a stunning win against Manchester City. I predicted that Leicester would lose against City but they surprised everyone again. When will a Leicester win stop being a surprise? Arsenal will attack and Leicester will defend and try to score on the counter-attack. Leicester’s confidence is so high that I am going to go for another Leicester win. Final score: Arsenal 1 - 2 Leicester City

Jack: It’s such an important match for Arsenal, we have to win and I think we will.

Rich: Right, anyway that’s it for today - we’ve run out of time! Thanks for listening. And don’t forget to write your answers to the competition, our questions, your predictions and anything you want to say about the website or football English in the comments below.

Jack: Don’t forget if you sign in, you can score points to see if you can get your club, your country and your name to the top of our leaderboard.

Rich:  Bye for now and enjoy your football!

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What do you think?

Why are Leicester surprising everyone this season? Is it the players, the manager, their style of play, or something else that is happening?

Do you think it would be good for the Premier League if Leicester won the title?

We looked at the words ‘so’ and ‘such’ in this week’s podcast. Can you give us some example sentences using; 'so + adjective' and 'such + noun'? If you’d like us to correct your language, please write ‘correct me’ at the beginning of your comment.

Rich predicts that Leicester City will beat Arsenal 2-1 in the Premier League this weekend. Do you agree?
 
Remember to write your competition answers, predictions and answers to the questions above in the comments section below. Good luck!.

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shunka
13/02/2016
AM
142
points

Who knows? maybe it was their manager, maybe it's their style. But I am more keen on the idea that it's their manager. He did such a fantastic job. Something like an incredible one.
I am not that much sure whether Leicester will win the title. And no that is not good for me. I think Arsenal will have the chance.
And I think Leicester will lose the match to Arsenal 0-2.
This season Leicester played so well that they tend to become champions.
This week Arsenal will show such a good play and will beat Leicester.


shunka
13/02/2016 04:44
Armenia
Arsenal
142

Who knows? maybe it was their manager, maybe it's their style. But I am more keen on the idea that it's their manager. He did such a fantastic job. Something like an incredible one.
I am not that much sure whether Leicester will win the title. And no that is not good for me. I think Arsenal will have the chance.
And I think Leicester will lose the match to Arsenal 0-2.
This season Leicester played so well that they tend to become champions.
This week Arsenal will show such a good play and will beat Leicester.

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Sonchina
13/02/2016
AM
284
points

Jennie's team is Leicester


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Sonchina
13/02/2016 04:33
Armenia
Manchester United
284

Jennie's team is Leicester

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Sonchina
13/02/2016
AM
284
points

I can't say exactly why they are surprising so much but maybe it's their star year :))))) lucky year. Anyway I'm happy that a team which was the "worst" a year ago managed to become one of the bests this year. Bravo to them.
Despite this I don't think Leicester will win the tittle in the end. There is still much to go.
so/such
So far I haven't been so lucky to win a tablet.
It was such a good match I enjoyed it to the full.


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Sonchina
13/02/2016 04:32
Armenia
Manchester United
284

I can't say exactly why they are surprising so much but maybe it's their star year :))))) lucky year. Anyway I'm happy that a team which was the "worst" a year ago managed to become one of the bests this year. Bravo to them.
Despite this I don't think Leicester will win the tittle in the end. There is still much to go.
so/such
So far I haven't been so lucky to win a tablet.
It was such a good match I enjoyed it to the full.

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Alex_from_Ukraine
14/02/2016
UA
6578
points

Great comment, Sonchina. I enjoyed it. I've been waiting for a tablet since November. These are such sweet expectations..... :-)


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Alex_from_Ukraine
14/02/2016 03:32
Ukraine
Liverpool
6578

Great comment, Sonchina. I enjoyed it. I've been waiting for a tablet since November. These are such sweet expectations..... :-)

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Sonchina
14/02/2016
AM
284
points

Thank you Alex from Ukraine. Hope dies the last :))))) I never lose hope.


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Sonchina
14/02/2016 20:31
Armenia
Manchester United
284

Thank you Alex from Ukraine. Hope dies the last :))))) I never lose hope.

Tigrann
13/02/2016
AM
328
points

Jennie's favorite team is Leicester


Tigrann
13/02/2016 03:38
Armenia
Southampton
328

Jennie's favorite team is Leicester

Tigrann
13/02/2016
AM
328
points

I do not think that Leicester has selection of top players as many of them were out of the main squad in their former clubs (like Huth from Stoke city, Albrighton from Aston Villa, Simpson from Newcastle, etc), even if Vardy and Mahrez are "so" amazing this season, it is a big issue, whether they will manage to play "such" a good game in big clubs. And I think the success of the club is mainly related to Ranieri as an experienced Italian coach arranges the defending and counterattacks very effectively. Advantages for Leicester in comparison to its rivals are less amount of injured players, absence from international cups and one more thing is that no club in premier league chooses defending strategy against Leicester as in the case of Arsenal, or Mancity, which gives the club more free space to arrange the attacks and counterattacks. I think it would be good not only for Premier League but also for entire football world if Leicester won the title, which would approve one more time that strategy and team spirit are more important than money, but, in any case, I think that Tottenham will win the title. I predict that the result of the match Arsenal - Leicester will be 0-0


Tigrann
13/02/2016 03:35
Armenia
Southampton
328

I do not think that Leicester has selection of top players as many of them were out of the main squad in their former clubs (like Huth from Stoke city, Albrighton from Aston Villa, Simpson from Newcastle, etc), even if Vardy and Mahrez are "so" amazing this season, it is a big issue, whether they will manage to play "such" a good game in big clubs. And I think the success of the club is mainly related to Ranieri as an experienced Italian coach arranges the defending and counterattacks very effectively. Advantages for Leicester in comparison to its rivals are less amount of injured players, absence from international cups and one more thing is that no club in premier league chooses defending strategy against Leicester as in the case of Arsenal, or Mancity, which gives the club more free space to arrange the attacks and counterattacks. I think it would be good not only for Premier League but also for entire football world if Leicester won the title, which would approve one more time that strategy and team spirit are more important than money, but, in any case, I think that Tottenham will win the title. I predict that the result of the match Arsenal - Leicester will be 0-0

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Rema
13/02/2016
RS
538
points

Congratulations to Aleksandar ;)


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Rema
13/02/2016 00:52
Serbia
West Ham United
538

Congratulations to Aleksandar ;)

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Rema
13/02/2016
RS
538
points

My answer is Leicester City.


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Rema
13/02/2016 00:48
Serbia
West Ham United
538

My answer is Leicester City.

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halola1999
12/02/2016
EG
19
points

leicester city


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halola1999
12/02/2016 18:51
Egypt
Arsenal
19

leicester city

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HakanUslu1881
12/02/2016
TR
1761
points

I think Jennie's team is Leicester City


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HakanUslu1881
12/02/2016 15:34
Turkey
Leicester City
1761

I think Jennie's team is Leicester City

amr shebl
12/02/2016
EG
4
points

Congrats to Aleksandar !


amr shebl
12/02/2016 12:44
Egypt
Manchester City
4

Congrats to Aleksandar !

amr shebl
12/02/2016
EG
4
points

Leicester City. Hope to win this time .


amr shebl
12/02/2016 12:43
Egypt
Manchester City
4

Leicester City. Hope to win this time .

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burazer
12/02/2016
RS
64
points

Leicester City - "What's my Team" competition.


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burazer
12/02/2016 12:34
Serbia
Manchester United
64

Leicester City - "What's my Team" competition.

mariam amr
11/02/2016
EG
4
points

The Team is Leicester City.


mariam amr
11/02/2016 23:25
Egypt
Arsenal
4

The Team is Leicester City.

mariam amr
11/02/2016
EG
4
points

Congratulations to Aleksandar !


mariam amr
11/02/2016 23:23
Egypt
Arsenal
4

Congratulations to Aleksandar !

Menaower
11/02/2016
EG
4
points

Congratulations to Aleksandar ! Well done!


Menaower
11/02/2016 23:20
Egypt
West Ham United
4

Congratulations to Aleksandar ! Well done!

Menaower
11/02/2016
EG
4
points

Jennie’s Team is Leicester City.


Menaower
11/02/2016 23:19
Egypt
West Ham United
4

Jennie’s Team is Leicester City.

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aragorn1986
11/02/2016
ME
3557
points

Also Ranieri seems like a perfect manager for the team. He realises that the boys are under huge pressure and still he doesn't like to talk about winning the league. He is good pedagogue who is trying to calm his team before every game. He talled them many times to keep their feet firmly on the ground. That's the right attitude.


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aragorn1986
11/02/2016 20:34
Montenegro
Arsenal
3557

Also Ranieri seems like a perfect manager for the team. He realises that the boys are under huge pressure and still he doesn't like to talk about winning the league. He is good pedagogue who is trying to calm his team before every game. He talled them many times to keep their feet firmly on the ground. That's the right attitude.

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aragorn1986
11/02/2016
ME
3557
points

Leicester is surprising everyone this season for many reasons. Throughout the history they were not the team that was winning a lot; last season they were bad positioned but managed to stay in the league at the end; they don't have stars or unlimited budget like some other clubs etc. But they have big heart and they keep dreaming..


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aragorn1986
11/02/2016 20:28
Montenegro
Arsenal
3557

Leicester is surprising everyone this season for many reasons. Throughout the history they were not the team that was winning a lot; last season they were bad positioned but managed to stay in the league at the end; they don't have stars or unlimited budget like some other clubs etc. But they have big heart and they keep dreaming..

liverpoolchile
11/02/2016
CL
21
points

Jennie's favourite team is Leicester City.
The main reason of surprising level of Leicester City is its Manager, Claudio Ranieri.
He has demonstrated in his entire career capacity for lead different teams, furthermore the faith of the players.
This weekend, Leicester City will beat Arsenal 3-0.


liverpoolchile
11/02/2016 20:23
Chile
Liverpool
21

Jennie's favourite team is Leicester City.
The main reason of surprising level of Leicester City is its Manager, Claudio Ranieri.
He has demonstrated in his entire career capacity for lead different teams, furthermore the faith of the players.
This weekend, Leicester City will beat Arsenal 3-0.

SalvaGH
11/02/2016
ES
841
points

Correct me. I am going to bet for an Arsenal win this week. My prediction is: Arsenal 3-1 Leicester.
I think that Leicester City's streak will finish this weekend and they are going to experiment a drop in their performance from this point until the season's final.
I also think that Man. City will win against Tottenham Hotspur despite such an amazing season spurs are having too. In my opinion, they are the second surprise of the season after Leicester astounding performance.
I expected that Tottenham could finish in the top 6 but they are now second in the table and they are also title contenders and I believe that not many people are talking about their chance of winning such an awesome Premier League season.


SalvaGH
11/02/2016 20:17
Spain
Manchester City
841

Correct me. I am going to bet for an Arsenal win this week. My prediction is: Arsenal 3-1 Leicester.
I think that Leicester City's streak will finish this weekend and they are going to experiment a drop in their performance from this point until the season's final.
I also think that Man. City will win against Tottenham Hotspur despite such an amazing season spurs are having too. In my opinion, they are the second surprise of the season after Leicester astounding performance.
I expected that Tottenham could finish in the top 6 but they are now second in the table and they are also title contenders and I believe that not many people are talking about their chance of winning such an awesome Premier League season.

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Rich
11/02/2016
ES
594
points

Hi Salva GH

I think you're right about Tottenham. Not many people are speaking about Spurs because their rise up the table has been overshadowed by Leicester's performances, but it would be an incredible achievement if they won the title.

You use some great vocabulary like 'streak', 'contenders' and 'drop in performance'! I've copied and pasted your message below and made a few changes to your original comment which I've highlighted in blue. The best thing to do is to compare the two messages and think about the differences smiley

Correct me. I am going to bet on an Arsenal win this week. My prediction is: Arsenal 3-1 Leicester.
I think that Leicester City's streak will finish this weekend and they are going to experience a drop in their performance from this point until the end of the season.
I also think that Man. City will win against Tottenham Hotspur despite such an amazing season spurs are having too. In my opinion, they are the second surprise of the season after Leicester's astounding performances.
I expected that Tottenham could finish in the top 6 but they are now second in the table and they are also title contenders and I believe that not many people are talking about their chance of winning the title in such an awesome Premier League season.


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Rich
11/02/2016 21:16
Spain
Liverpool
594

Hi Salva GH

I think you're right about Tottenham. Not many people are speaking about Spurs because their rise up the table has been overshadowed by Leicester's performances, but it would be an incredible achievement if they won the title.

You use some great vocabulary like 'streak', 'contenders' and 'drop in performance'! I've copied and pasted your message below and made a few changes to your original comment which I've highlighted in blue. The best thing to do is to compare the two messages and think about the differences smiley

Correct me. I am going to bet on an Arsenal win this week. My prediction is: Arsenal 3-1 Leicester.
I think that Leicester City's streak will finish this weekend and they are going to experience a drop in their performance from this point until the end of the season.
I also think that Man. City will win against Tottenham Hotspur despite such an amazing season spurs are having too. In my opinion, they are the second surprise of the season after Leicester's astounding performances.
I expected that Tottenham could finish in the top 6 but they are now second in the table and they are also title contenders and I believe that not many people are talking about their chance of winning the title in such an awesome Premier League season.

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aragorn1986
12/02/2016
ME
3557
points

You guys came up with a brilliant idea. Some people don't think that error correction is the best way for students but I believe that it is very useful method of learning.


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aragorn1986
12/02/2016 14:56
Montenegro
Arsenal
3557

You guys came up with a brilliant idea. Some people don't think that error correction is the best way for students but I believe that it is very useful method of learning.

SalvaGH
11/02/2016
ES
841
points

Hi Rich, thank you very much for having corrected me.
This website is becoming in one of the best for me to learn English.


SalvaGH
11/02/2016 23:24
Spain
Manchester City
841

Hi Rich, thank you very much for having corrected me.
This website is becoming in one of the best for me to learn English.

SalvaGH
11/02/2016
ES
841
points

I still don't think they are going to win the Premier League, despite last weekend's loss I am going to bet for that Man.City is going to win the Premier League and Leicester City will eventually pull off an impressive second place.
I would like someone to correct any mistake seen in my comments as I am learning to write well and I think it could be some mistakes.


SalvaGH
11/02/2016 20:03
Spain
Manchester City
841

I still don't think they are going to win the Premier League, despite last weekend's loss I am going to bet for that Man.City is going to win the Premier League and Leicester City will eventually pull off an impressive second place.
I would like someone to correct any mistake seen in my comments as I am learning to write well and I think it could be some mistakes.

SalvaGH
11/02/2016
ES
841
points

I think 99% of people are really surprised with Leicester's performance this season. It's been such a good season that if they lose all the matches remaining it would still be amazing. I don't quite know how to explain such a good performance, maybe they have such an impressive rapport that they understand each other so well resulting in such an astonishing season they are having.


SalvaGH
11/02/2016 19:56
Spain
Manchester City
841

I think 99% of people are really surprised with Leicester's performance this season. It's been such a good season that if they lose all the matches remaining it would still be amazing. I don't quite know how to explain such a good performance, maybe they have such an impressive rapport that they understand each other so well resulting in such an astonishing season they are having.

SalvaGH
11/02/2016
ES
841
points

I would like to congratulate Aleksandar from Montenegro for winning last week's competition!! Enjoy it!!


SalvaGH
11/02/2016 19:44
Spain
Manchester City
841

I would like to congratulate Aleksandar from Montenegro for winning last week's competition!! Enjoy it!!

SalvaGH
11/02/2016
ES
841
points

Leicester City F.C. is the answer to this week's 'What's my Team?' competition.


SalvaGH
11/02/2016 19:42
Spain
Manchester City
841

Leicester City F.C. is the answer to this week's 'What's my Team?' competition.

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Seva
11/02/2016
RU
98
points

Jenny's favourite team is Leicester City!


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Seva
11/02/2016 17:25
Russia
Manchester City
98

Jenny's favourite team is Leicester City!

Gerdo
11/02/2016
IT
79
points

Leicester City


Gerdo
11/02/2016 16:44
Italy
Manchester City
79

Leicester City

Muhammad Umair
11/02/2016
PK
71
points

What is my team competition answer is ( Leicester City )


Muhammad Umair
11/02/2016 12:30
Pakistan
Norwich City
71

What is my team competition answer is ( Leicester City )

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Sher Zada
11/02/2016
PK
87
points

This week answer is ( Leicester City )


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Sher Zada
11/02/2016 12:26
Pakistan
Norwich City
87

This week answer is ( Leicester City )

Habib ur Rahman
11/02/2016
PK
76
points

This week competition answer is ( Leicester City )


Habib ur Rahman
11/02/2016 12:19
Pakistan
Norwich City
76

This week competition answer is ( Leicester City )

LilitGh
11/02/2016
AM
42
points

I think this time's riddle is about Leicester...


LilitGh
11/02/2016 11:13
Armenia
Manchester City
42

I think this time's riddle is about Leicester...

fatema
11/02/2016
EG
5
points

Congratulations to Aleksandar from Montenegro!


fatema
11/02/2016 07:36
Egypt
Manchester City
5

Congratulations to Aleksandar from Montenegro!

fatema
11/02/2016
EG
5
points

Leicester City


fatema
11/02/2016 07:35
Egypt
Manchester City
5

Leicester City

eman elsisy
11/02/2016
EG
5
points

The right answer is Leicester City.


eman elsisy
11/02/2016 06:06
Egypt
Arsenal
5

The right answer is Leicester City.

eman elsisy
11/02/2016
EG
5
points

Congratulations to Aleksandar


eman elsisy
11/02/2016 05:23
Egypt
Arsenal
5

Congratulations to Aleksandar

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mendu
10/02/2016
GE
13
points

corect answer: Jennie's favourite team Leicester City


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mendu
10/02/2016 22:25
Georgia
Arsenal
13

corect answer: Jennie's favourite team Leicester City

Pavlo
10/02/2016
UA
209
points

Jennie’s favorite team is Leicester City.


Pavlo
10/02/2016 20:29
Ukraine
Arsenal
209

Jennie’s favorite team is Leicester City.

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messaouda
10/02/2016
DZ
887
points

I predict : Arsenal 0:0 Leicester F.C


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messaouda
10/02/2016 19:59
Algeria
Chelsea
887

I predict : Arsenal 0:0 Leicester F.C

messaouda's picture
messaouda
10/02/2016
DZ
887
points

Leicester City F.C


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messaouda
10/02/2016 19:58
Algeria
Chelsea
887

Leicester City F.C

nikosonris
10/02/2016
UA
2453
points

Congratulations to Aleksandar from Montenegro! Well done!))


nikosonris
10/02/2016 16:26
Ukraine
Arsenal
2453

Congratulations to Aleksandar from Montenegro! Well done!))

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nalssgair
10/02/2016
LY
145
points

Rich,
Thank for mentioned me in episode 32,
I hope next time you will mention me to tell me that I win in the competition, although it isn't me goal winning or not, but I fell happy when win in any competition.


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nalssgair
10/02/2016 16:01
Libya
Arsenal
145

Rich,
Thank for mentioned me in episode 32,
I hope next time you will mention me to tell me that I win in the competition, although it isn't me goal winning or not, but I fell happy when win in any competition.

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MUGEMANYI
10/02/2016
RW
2320
points

Jennie's team is Leicester city


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MUGEMANYI
10/02/2016 16:00
Rwanda
Arsenal
2320

Jennie's team is Leicester city

karlos
10/02/2016
AM
74
points

I think it's quite ok if Leicester won the title in the Premier League but I don't expect them to do that. There is still so much ahead and so many great teams like Arsenal, MU, Tottenham. But as compared to the style of play they had just last year this is really awesome. But they did a good job. I see that their new coach had done a great deal to help them to go ahead. They did practice a lot. That is not a work of one day. it is the result of a long hard work. They deserve it even if they lose it. But let's see what will happen in the end. Let the best win the title though there are many who deserve the title.


karlos
10/02/2016 15:57
Armenia
Manchester United
74

I think it's quite ok if Leicester won the title in the Premier League but I don't expect them to do that. There is still so much ahead and so many great teams like Arsenal, MU, Tottenham. But as compared to the style of play they had just last year this is really awesome. But they did a good job. I see that their new coach had done a great deal to help them to go ahead. They did practice a lot. That is not a work of one day. it is the result of a long hard work. They deserve it even if they lose it. But let's see what will happen in the end. Let the best win the title though there are many who deserve the title.

grigor25
10/02/2016
AM
129
points

In my opinion there are several factors behind Leicester's success this season. First of all it is definitely the new coach with fresh ideas and own style. I have an impression that this is the case when the coach and the team have have found each other. When I was following Leicester playing during the last year I had an impression, especially in the first half of the season, that their coach Nigel Pearson didn't realize yet that they are in PL and not in the second division any more. Leicester was playing attacking football and leaving too much space behind. Sometimes it worked, e..g, against Man United but mostly they were conceding goals and losing vital points. At the end of the season they finally started to adapt and could scratch to the mid of the table somehow. Pearson was not a bad coach but in my opinion he couldn't build tactically and strategically clever game. Then came Ranieri with his experience and understanding of each players strengths and could built a counterattacking game on top of it. A couple of cheap but smart acquisitions (like Kante, Okazaki, Fuchs, etc.) and that's all Ranieri needed. Sometimes Leicester's game resembles Real Madrid's game in the era of Jose Mourinho, though, the level of players is incomparable. Also the atmosphere in the club plays important role. Ranieri was able to keep the players out of the pressure so far and doesn't let the players relax even for a second because there is still a long way to go before the season is over.


grigor25
10/02/2016 14:59
Armenia
Liverpool
129

In my opinion there are several factors behind Leicester's success this season. First of all it is definitely the new coach with fresh ideas and own style. I have an impression that this is the case when the coach and the team have have found each other. When I was following Leicester playing during the last year I had an impression, especially in the first half of the season, that their coach Nigel Pearson didn't realize yet that they are in PL and not in the second division any more. Leicester was playing attacking football and leaving too much space behind. Sometimes it worked, e..g, against Man United but mostly they were conceding goals and losing vital points. At the end of the season they finally started to adapt and could scratch to the mid of the table somehow. Pearson was not a bad coach but in my opinion he couldn't build tactically and strategically clever game. Then came Ranieri with his experience and understanding of each players strengths and could built a counterattacking game on top of it. A couple of cheap but smart acquisitions (like Kante, Okazaki, Fuchs, etc.) and that's all Ranieri needed. Sometimes Leicester's game resembles Real Madrid's game in the era of Jose Mourinho, though, the level of players is incomparable. Also the atmosphere in the club plays important role. Ranieri was able to keep the players out of the pressure so far and doesn't let the players relax even for a second because there is still a long way to go before the season is over.

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Rema
13/02/2016
RS
538
points

Great comment @grigor25 :)


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Rema
13/02/2016 00:57
Serbia
West Ham United
538

Great comment @grigor25 :)

karlos
10/02/2016
AM
74
points

I can use so and such in the same sentence like this. It is such a surprise that Leicester has got to where it is today. It is so surprising that Leicester has got to where it is today.


karlos
10/02/2016 14:43
Armenia
Manchester United
74

I can use so and such in the same sentence like this. It is such a surprise that Leicester has got to where it is today. It is so surprising that Leicester has got to where it is today.

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