The drama enables listeners to learn at their own pace. It is fun, informative and highly interactive, with learners voting to decide what happens next to the flatmates. "The Flatmates appeals to people who also want to learn English as it is lived and spoken, rather than as it is sometimes taught in more traditional text-books. It engages learners, enabling them to interact directly with the characters and to help shape the everyday life storylines through an online vote." http://www.cyberjournalist.net/news/002783.php 

Check out "The Flatmates" at http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/flatmates/

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http://www.balancingact-africa.com/profile1.html