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Memphis Depay and Louis van Gaal

Premier Skills English Podcast 7

Premier Skills English Podcast 7

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Memphis Depay, the Dutch international, has already signed for Manchester United and he is one of the first major transfers of the summer. In this week's podcast, Jack and Rich talk about some other players that could be moving this summer and take a look at the language of speculation and rumour.

How much did you understand?

Activity 1: How much did you understand? Listen again and have a go at this activity.
Complete the gaps with words from the podcast.

Jack and Rich used some different phrases to speculate about the future. Listen again and complete the sentences.

Activity 2: Can you match the words these words from the podcast to their definitions?
Understand some tricky words from the listening.

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

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

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

Jack: What are we going to talk about this week, Rich?

Rich: Well, the summer is here and many of the players and fans will be enjoying a deserved break. But I’ve been wondering what Premier League managers do in the summer.

Jack: I think I can answer that one, Rich. They’re scouting for new players.

Rich: Sorry, scouting? I was in the Scouts when I was younger.

Jack: Ha, very funny! Not the Scouts! To scout is a verb and means to watch players from different teams to see if they would be good for their team.

Rich: Of course, I imagine that there are lots of Premier League managers scouting at the Copa America, looking at players from South America.

Jack: Yes, I’m sure there are. And for us fans, the summer is also an exciting time. The transfer window is open and every day I look at the football news and see that we have been linked with another player or two.

Rich: Yes, there are always lots of rumours flying around in the summer.

Jack: What’s a rumour, Rich?

Rich: Ah yes, well, a rumour is some information that lots of people talk about that might or might not be true. I read this morning that Radamel Falcao might move to Chelsea.

Jack: Really? That’s an interesting rumour. I think he would be great for them. So when we talk about rumours we often use the word might because we don’t know if the information is true or not.

Rich: Yes, that’s right.

Jack: Can you give us another example?

Rich: Well, I’ve heard that Lionel Messi might sign for Liverpool.

Jack: Really, Rich. I’m not sure about that one!

Rich: Maybe, maybe not. Who knows?

Jack: Right, our challenge for listeners this week is to tell us a rumour that you’ve heard or read about.

Rich: Can you tell us which players might move to the Premier League during the summer? Which players might change clubs?

Jack: Write your answers in the comments section below and see if you can be the first with your rumour.

Rich: Well that’s all for now. Thanks for listening.

Jack: If you’re listening to this on itunes or elsewhere, come back to Premier Skills English for some language activities, a quiz and lots more. You can find us at www.britishcouncil.org/premierskillsenglish.

Rich: 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.

Jack:  Bye for now and enjoy your football.


 

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What do you think?

Have you heard any football rumours recently? Which players do you think might move in the summer? 

Can you speculate or let us know a rumour using 'might' or 'I've heard.....': Try talking about these things:

  • a new player that might arrive in the Premier League
  • a player moving from one Premier League team to another
  • a new manager that might join a Premier League team

Let us know your answers in the comments section below.

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Najib
24/12/2020
ID
124
points

I rarely follow rumors in the transfer window. Many of them aren't correct. I prefer waiting until everything is confirmed.


Najib
24/12/2020 03:39
Indonesia
Arsenal
124

I rarely follow rumors in the transfer window. Many of them aren't correct. I prefer waiting until everything is confirmed.

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mobeckham
02/05/2020
TR
6539
points

We always hear lots of rumours during Summer and winter window

A new player to arrive in the PL : Memphis Depay
A player moving from one club to another : Robin Van Persie
A new manager that might join the PL : Louis Van Gaal


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mobeckham
02/05/2020 23:12
Turkey
Manchester United
6539

We always hear lots of rumours during Summer and winter window

A new player to arrive in the PL : Memphis Depay
A player moving from one club to another : Robin Van Persie
A new manager that might join the PL : Louis Van Gaal

diland
12/01/2020
CL
32
points

Great!!


diland
12/01/2020 06:47
Chile
Manchester United
32

Great!!

Sara's Students
15/10/2019
PT
121
points

As someone mentioned before, there seem to be some issues with the transcript. I ended up correcting it to help out a student of mine, so I might as well post the corrected version here:

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

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

Jack: What are we going to talk about this week, Rich?

Rich: Well, the summer is here and many of the players and fans will be enjoying a deserved break. But I’ve been wondering what Premier League managers do in the summer.

Jack: I think I can answer that one, Rich. They’re out scouting for new players.

Rich: Sorry, scouting? I was in the Scouts when I was younger.

Jack: Ha, very funny! No, not the Boy Scouts! To scout is a verb and it means to look for something in different places. So, when managers are scouting, they are travelling around to watch players from different teams to try to find the next star player.

Rich: Of course. I imagine that there are lots of Premier League managers scouting at the Copa America, looking at players from South America.

Jack: The word scout is also a noun and is short for talent scout. These are people whose job (it) is to travel around and search for new players.

Rich: Players of local clubs get very excited when they hear that there might be a scout watching.

Jack: Yes and I’m sure there are lots of young players hoping to impress the scouts and managers at the Copa America.

Rich: For us fans, the summer is also an exciting time. The transfer window is open and every day I read the football news online to see which players might be coming to Liverpool and the Premier League. There are always lots of rumours flying around in the summer.

Jack: That’s another one to explain. What’s a rumour, Rich?

Rich: Ah yes, well, a rumour is some interesting information that lots of people like talking about that might or might not be true. I read this morning that Radamel Falcao might move to Chelsea.

Jack: Really? That’s an interesting rumour. I think he would be great for them. So, when we talk about rumours, we often use the word might because we don’t know if the information is true or not.

Rich: Yes, that’s right.

Jack: Can you give us another example?

Rich: Well, I’ve heard that Lionel Messi might sign for Liverpool.

Jack: Really, Rich. I’m not sure I’ve heard that one!

Rich: Maybe, maybe not. Who knows?

Jack: Right, our challenge for listeners this week is to tell us a rumour that you’ve heard or read about.

Rich: Can you tell us which players might move to the Premier League during the summer? And which players might change clubs?

Jack: Write your answers in the comments section below and see if you can be the first with your rumour.

Rich: Well that’s all for now. Thanks for listening.

Jack: If you’re listening to this on iTunes or elsewhere, come back to Premier Skills English for some language activities, a quiz and lots more. You can find us at www.britishcouncil.org/premierskillsenglish.

Rich: 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.

Jack: Bye for now and enjoy your football."

Thanks for the resources!
Cheers


Sara's Students
15/10/2019 16:01
Portugal
Chelsea
121

As someone mentioned before, there seem to be some issues with the transcript. I ended up correcting it to help out a student of mine, so I might as well post the corrected version here:

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

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

Jack: What are we going to talk about this week, Rich?

Rich: Well, the summer is here and many of the players and fans will be enjoying a deserved break. But I’ve been wondering what Premier League managers do in the summer.

Jack: I think I can answer that one, Rich. They’re out scouting for new players.

Rich: Sorry, scouting? I was in the Scouts when I was younger.

Jack: Ha, very funny! No, not the Boy Scouts! To scout is a verb and it means to look for something in different places. So, when managers are scouting, they are travelling around to watch players from different teams to try to find the next star player.

Rich: Of course. I imagine that there are lots of Premier League managers scouting at the Copa America, looking at players from South America.

Jack: The word scout is also a noun and is short for talent scout. These are people whose job (it) is to travel around and search for new players.

Rich: Players of local clubs get very excited when they hear that there might be a scout watching.

Jack: Yes and I’m sure there are lots of young players hoping to impress the scouts and managers at the Copa America.

Rich: For us fans, the summer is also an exciting time. The transfer window is open and every day I read the football news online to see which players might be coming to Liverpool and the Premier League. There are always lots of rumours flying around in the summer.

Jack: That’s another one to explain. What’s a rumour, Rich?

Rich: Ah yes, well, a rumour is some interesting information that lots of people like talking about that might or might not be true. I read this morning that Radamel Falcao might move to Chelsea.

Jack: Really? That’s an interesting rumour. I think he would be great for them. So, when we talk about rumours, we often use the word might because we don’t know if the information is true or not.

Rich: Yes, that’s right.

Jack: Can you give us another example?

Rich: Well, I’ve heard that Lionel Messi might sign for Liverpool.

Jack: Really, Rich. I’m not sure I’ve heard that one!

Rich: Maybe, maybe not. Who knows?

Jack: Right, our challenge for listeners this week is to tell us a rumour that you’ve heard or read about.

Rich: Can you tell us which players might move to the Premier League during the summer? And which players might change clubs?

Jack: Write your answers in the comments section below and see if you can be the first with your rumour.

Rich: Well that’s all for now. Thanks for listening.

Jack: If you’re listening to this on iTunes or elsewhere, come back to Premier Skills English for some language activities, a quiz and lots more. You can find us at www.britishcouncil.org/premierskillsenglish.

Rich: 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.

Jack: Bye for now and enjoy your football."

Thanks for the resources!
Cheers

heinerrene
01/03/2019
CO
112
points

I've heard Falcao might sign for Chelsea next season and Jose Mourinho might join Manchester United.


heinerrene
01/03/2019 17:40
Colombia
Arsenal
112

I've heard Falcao might sign for Chelsea next season and Jose Mourinho might join Manchester United.

luis_carlos
12/06/2018
ES
1900
points

Lopetegui might sign for Real Madrid


luis_carlos
12/06/2018 22:34
Spain
Newcastle United
1900

Lopetegui might sign for Real Madrid

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TuhinIntrovert
25/11/2017
BD
7
points

Great!


TuhinIntrovert's picture
TuhinIntrovert
25/11/2017 18:38
Bangladesh
Manchester United
7

Great!

Asurada's picture
Asurada
11/03/2017
CN
386
points

It seems there are some problems with the transcript.

missing word:
Jack: Ha, very funny! Not the 【Boy】Scouts! To scout is a verb and means to watch players from different teams to see if they would be good for their team.

Also three or four sentences are missing.


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Asurada
11/03/2017 13:06
China
Arsenal
386

It seems there are some problems with the transcript.

missing word:
Jack: Ha, very funny! Not the 【Boy】Scouts! To scout is a verb and means to watch players from different teams to see if they would be good for their team.

Also three or four sentences are missing.

Rich's picture
Rich
11/03/2017
ES
594
points

Hi Asurada

Thanks for pointing this out. It is really useful when someone notices that there is something wrong on one of the pages. I will look into it and make any necessary changes.

Thanks for letting us know.

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team


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Rich
11/03/2017 14:49
Spain
Liverpool
594

Hi Asurada

Thanks for pointing this out. It is really useful when someone notices that there is something wrong on one of the pages. I will look into it and make any necessary changes.

Thanks for letting us know.

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team

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kwesimanifest
02/08/2016
GH
4779
points

Memphis' move to united was great but he hasn't played to his ability yet


kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
02/08/2016 06:28
Ghana
Manchester United
4779

Memphis' move to united was great but he hasn't played to his ability yet

kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
02/08/2016
GH
4779
points

Messi signing for Liverpool is the most wild speculation ever


kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
02/08/2016 06:27
Ghana
Manchester United
4779

Messi signing for Liverpool is the most wild speculation ever

kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
02/08/2016
GH
4779
points

I have heard Pogba's possible move to united and hoping it comes through


kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
02/08/2016 06:25
Ghana
Manchester United
4779

I have heard Pogba's possible move to united and hoping it comes through

englishman
29/06/2016
DZ
1734
points

no comment


englishman
29/06/2016 15:13
Algeria
Manchester City
1734

no comment

englishman
29/06/2016
DZ
1734
points

yes


englishman
29/06/2016 15:12
Algeria
Manchester City
1734

yes

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kwesimanifest
07/06/2016
GH
4779
points

a player moving from one Premier League team to another is bent eke from Liverpool to Chelsea


kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
07/06/2016 08:28
Ghana
Manchester United
4779

a player moving from one Premier League team to another is bent eke from Liverpool to Chelsea

kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
07/06/2016
GH
4779
points

a new player that might arrive in the Premier League is carvani


kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
07/06/2016 08:27
Ghana
Manchester United
4779

a new player that might arrive in the Premier League is carvani

assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
04/04/2016
PS
3705
points

I heard that Gotze will transfer to Liverpool in the summer.


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assemjuve
04/04/2016 20:49
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

I heard that Gotze will transfer to Liverpool in the summer.

HakanUslu1881's picture
HakanUslu1881
08/03/2016
TR
1761
points

Robin Van Persie might move to Fenerbahce


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HakanUslu1881
08/03/2016 07:24
Turkey
Leicester City
1761

Robin Van Persie might move to Fenerbahce

haydi's picture
haydi
03/01/2016
TN
3189
points

I've heard that Steven Gerrard announced that he might join Liverpool again, to play his last football season. Now, he is with the American club LA Galaxy. Isn't He ? Rich, That's true? (see the site web : metronews.fr). The 'transfer window' is same of 'mercato' ?


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haydi
03/01/2016 23:56
Tunisia
Newcastle United
3189

I've heard that Steven Gerrard announced that he might join Liverpool again, to play his last football season. Now, he is with the American club LA Galaxy. Isn't He ? Rich, That's true? (see the site web : metronews.fr). The 'transfer window' is same of 'mercato' ?

Rich's picture
Rich
04/01/2016
ES
594
points

Hi Haydi,

Gerrard has said that this season will be his last so I would be surprised if he returned to Liverpool to play, but you never know! When he finishes the season with LA Galaxy I think he would love to return to Liverpool as a coach, and in the future maybe even as manager. I think all Liverpool fans would love to see him back at the club.

My French is not that great so after asking Google Translate for a little help I discovered that 'foot mercato' is the same as the 'transfer window' in English. I think 'mercato' on its own is 'market' in Italian? But maybe, in context, you can just use 'mercato' to mean 'transfer window' in French?

Thanks for your comment Haydi.

 

 


Rich's picture
Rich
04/01/2016 11:56
Spain
Liverpool
594

Hi Haydi,

Gerrard has said that this season will be his last so I would be surprised if he returned to Liverpool to play, but you never know! When he finishes the season with LA Galaxy I think he would love to return to Liverpool as a coach, and in the future maybe even as manager. I think all Liverpool fans would love to see him back at the club.

My French is not that great so after asking Google Translate for a little help I discovered that 'foot mercato' is the same as the 'transfer window' in English. I think 'mercato' on its own is 'market' in Italian? But maybe, in context, you can just use 'mercato' to mean 'transfer window' in French?

Thanks for your comment Haydi.

 

 

haydi's picture
haydi
04/01/2016
TN
3189
points

Here in Tunisia, we use the expression (mercato) in football! Thank you for your sentences, I use them as references, especially when using prepositions, my great challenge to write right English.


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haydi
04/01/2016 16:17
Tunisia
Newcastle United
3189

Here in Tunisia, we use the expression (mercato) in football! Thank you for your sentences, I use them as references, especially when using prepositions, my great challenge to write right English.

haydi's picture
haydi
08/05/2016
TN
3189
points

Even I feel that I have better level, prepositions never become so easy!


haydi's picture
haydi
08/05/2016 22:49
Tunisia
Newcastle United
3189

Even I feel that I have better level, prepositions never become so easy!

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MUGEMANYI
16/11/2015
RW
2320
points

I've heard that cristiano will move from Madrid to PSG. Is this correct?


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MUGEMANYI
16/11/2015 14:17
Rwanda
Arsenal
2320

I've heard that cristiano will move from Madrid to PSG. Is this correct?

alimiloud's picture
alimiloud
13/10/2015
DZ
160
points

messi


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alimiloud
13/10/2015 02:01
Algeria
Chelsea
160

messi

Abdallah
20/09/2015
KW
1814
points

I've heard that messi might join Chelsea next season and Ronaldo might move to man utd .
Chech already moved to Arsenal from Chelsea


Abdallah
20/09/2015 13:49
Kuwait
Chelsea
1814

I've heard that messi might join Chelsea next season and Ronaldo might move to man utd .
Chech already moved to Arsenal from Chelsea

hachani mostapha
18/09/2015
DZ
241
points

messi maybe


hachani mostapha
18/09/2015 14:40
Algeria
Tottenham Hotspur
241

messi maybe

gilbers51
12/09/2015
BR
44
points

I've heard that Ronaldinho will play for Newcastle next sesson!


gilbers51
12/09/2015 19:32
Brazil
Chelsea
44

I've heard that Ronaldinho will play for Newcastle next sesson!

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Rema
20/06/2015
RS
538
points

This morning our(Serbian) team was defeat Brasil 2:1 in New Zealand in game for the title of World Champions for players under 20.. We were played great all tournament and that was great opportunity for scouts to see many talented players.
I would love to see all player from our squad in Premier League and also I would love to our menager Veljko Paunović led some Premier League Team.


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Rema
20/06/2015 12:05
Serbia
West Ham United
538

This morning our(Serbian) team was defeat Brasil 2:1 in New Zealand in game for the title of World Champions for players under 20.. We were played great all tournament and that was great opportunity for scouts to see many talented players.
I would love to see all player from our squad in Premier League and also I would love to our menager Veljko Paunović led some Premier League Team.

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