University of Shimane Professor Emeritus Yoshifumi Tanaka Publishes 'A Small Dictionary of Soccer English Vocabulary and Expressions' Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 in North and Central America
Professor Emeritus Yoshifumi Tanaka of the University of Shimane has published an English learning book for soccer fans, 'A Small Dictionary of Soccer English Vocabulary and Expressions.' The book features a rich collection of examples from international media to explain specialized expressions.
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The public university corporation, The University of Shimane (President: Kazuya Yamashita), announces that its Professor Emeritus, Yoshifumi Tanaka, published "A Small Dictionary of Soccer English Vocabulary and Expressions: If You Like Soccer, You'll Like English Too" (Kaitakusha) on May 14.
**[Web Page]**
https://www.kaitakusha.co.jp/book/book.php?c=1229
**[About This Book]**
(From the frontispiece)
This is a "reading dictionary" that compactly summarizes vocabulary and expressions unique to soccer English, with abundant examples from overseas media. You will learn living soccer English, from basic vocabulary used in goal scenes and crisis moments to set phrases from player and coach interviews. The content is so engaging for soccer lovers that it will naturally boost your motivation for learning English. It is perfect for those who want to deepen their understanding of soccer while taking their English skills a step forward.
(From the book band)
Learn the world of soccer English with living examples from overseas media.
- What happened to Zidane when he was enveloped in a "red mist"? (p. 241)
- Is it bad to "do a Leeds"? (p. 71)
- What kind of player is a "fox in the box"? (p. 105)
- What kind of coach "loses the dressing room"? (p. 171)
- Why was the "last man" sent off with a straight red card? (p. 161)
- Are "field player" and "game maker" understood in English? (p. 206 and p. 223)
- What are the English terms for a "knuckleball shot" or a "wobbling ball"? (p. 158)
**[Bibliographic Information]**
[Books for Advancing English Learning and Research]
"A Small Dictionary of Soccer English Vocabulary and Expressions: If You Like Soccer, You'll Like English Too"
By Yoshifumi Tanaka
Shiroku-ban, softcover, 404pp. Price: 2,600 yen + tax
ISBN978-4-7589-1229-7 C0382
Kaitakusha
**[Author Biography]**
Yoshifumi Tanaka
Born in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. Completed his graduate studies at Okayama University's Graduate School of Education. After serving as a professor at the University of Shimane's Faculty of Nursing, Graduate School of Nursing, and Faculty of Human Cultures, he became a professor emeritus in 2026. His specialties are English linguistics and sociolinguistics.
**● Major Works**
[Books]
- "English Expressions for the Medical Field" (Kaitakusha, 2024)
[Dictionaries]
- "English Dictionary for the Medical Field" (co-author, Sanseido, 2016)
- "English Dictionary of Crime and Investigation" (co-author, Sanseido, 2012)
- "English-Japanese Dictionary of Brand Names" (co-author, Kenkyusha, 2011)
[Translations]
- "Living as a Nurse: Your Own Choices" (Nishimura Shoten, 2016)
- "Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU" (Ishiyaku Publishers, 2015)
- "Doctor Heli: The Rescue Flight" (Ishiyaku Publishers, 2009)
- "Surgical Resident: The Hot Chaos" (Ishiyaku Publishers, 2008)
- "American Psychiatric ER: Patients in the Emergency Room" (Shinko Igaku Shuppansha, 2007)
- "Are Nurses Disappearing?" (Nishimura Shoten, 2005)
- "An American Medical Intern's Challenge" (Nishimura Shoten, 2004)
**[Web Page]**
https://www.kaitakusha.co.jp/book/book.php?c=1229
**[About This Book]**
(From the frontispiece)
This is a "reading dictionary" that compactly summarizes vocabulary and expressions unique to soccer English, with abundant examples from overseas media. You will learn living soccer English, from basic vocabulary used in goal scenes and crisis moments to set phrases from player and coach interviews. The content is so engaging for soccer lovers that it will naturally boost your motivation for learning English. It is perfect for those who want to deepen their understanding of soccer while taking their English skills a step forward.
(From the book band)
Learn the world of soccer English with living examples from overseas media.
- What happened to Zidane when he was enveloped in a "red mist"? (p. 241)
- Is it bad to "do a Leeds"? (p. 71)
- What kind of player is a "fox in the box"? (p. 105)
- What kind of coach "loses the dressing room"? (p. 171)
- Why was the "last man" sent off with a straight red card? (p. 161)
- Are "field player" and "game maker" understood in English? (p. 206 and p. 223)
- What are the English terms for a "knuckleball shot" or a "wobbling ball"? (p. 158)
**[Bibliographic Information]**
[Books for Advancing English Learning and Research]
"A Small Dictionary of Soccer English Vocabulary and Expressions: If You Like Soccer, You'll Like English Too"
By Yoshifumi Tanaka
Shiroku-ban, softcover, 404pp. Price: 2,600 yen + tax
ISBN978-4-7589-1229-7 C0382
Kaitakusha
**[Author Biography]**
Yoshifumi Tanaka
Born in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. Completed his graduate studies at Okayama University's Graduate School of Education. After serving as a professor at the University of Shimane's Faculty of Nursing, Graduate School of Nursing, and Faculty of Human Cultures, he became a professor emeritus in 2026. His specialties are English linguistics and sociolinguistics.
**● Major Works**
[Books]
- "English Expressions for the Medical Field" (Kaitakusha, 2024)
[Dictionaries]
- "English Dictionary for the Medical Field" (co-author, Sanseido, 2016)
- "English Dictionary of Crime and Investigation" (co-author, Sanseido, 2012)
- "English-Japanese Dictionary of Brand Names" (co-author, Kenkyusha, 2011)
[Translations]
- "Living as a Nurse: Your Own Choices" (Nishimura Shoten, 2016)
- "Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU" (Ishiyaku Publishers, 2015)
- "Doctor Heli: The Rescue Flight" (Ishiyaku Publishers, 2009)
- "Surgical Resident: The Hot Chaos" (Ishiyaku Publishers, 2008)
- "American Psychiatric ER: Patients in the Emergency Room" (Shinko Igaku Shuppansha, 2007)
- "Are Nurses Disappearing?" (Nishimura Shoten, 2005)
- "An American Medical Intern's Challenge" (Nishimura Shoten, 2004)