Frequently Asked Questions
Get to know a little about the Big City Small World audio soap by reading the following FAQs. If you have a question of your own, please leave a comment at the bottom of this page.
What is Big City Small World?
Big City Small World is an audio soap opera. Soap opera is a term used to describe a fictional radio or television programme that often follows the lives of a group of people. The storyline for the soap often spans several episodes and each show ends with a promise that the storyline will be continued in the next episode.
Are the characters based on real people?
No they are not, they are purely fictional. However, you will be able to interact directly with the characters through the English Online website. Each of the characters has a profile page and you will be able to read their blogs and leave messages for them. Behind each character is a real person, who will respond to you.
How often will I be able to listen to the episodes?
The episodes will be released every 2 weeks.
Are there any learning activities with the audio?
Yes, for each episode there will be some comprehension questions, vocabulary and grammar exercises, a glossary and of course a complete transcript of the episode.
What should I do if I don't understand something?
Leave a comment asking a question about the part you don't understand and one of the English Online team will try to help you.
Fri, 18/09/2009 - 9:40am — English Online Visitor
how i increase my listing power?
Tue, 26/05/2009 - 1:14am — vegemite
This is the FAQ of Big City Small World but anyway, I think the best way to improve writing skills is to write more. Keep an English diary helps! Why don't you start doing so by writing an English blog here? Cheers!
Tue, 26/05/2009 - 12:15am — deyls
Pls , how can I increase my writing ability ? It's worse than ever ...
Sun, 05/04/2009 - 8:14am — English Online Visitor
how can i increase my words
Sun, 05/04/2009 - 8:12am — English Online Visitor
How to increase our own vacablary ?
Thu, 09/10/2008 - 2:57pm — admin
Thank you for your interest in our BCSW series! Please go to the English version (or click here for Episode 1), you will then see the "download this podcast" on the left. Right click the link and then choose "save target as", you will then be able to save the episodes in the mp3 format.
In addition to the podcast, you may also like to download the Teachers' Notes (including Flash Cards) to help your teaching.
Thu, 09/10/2008 - 1:15pm — English Online Visitor
How can I download those listening materials. I found them quite helpful for my class. And I love their various accents.
Tue, 15/07/2008 - 12:03pm — Einai
This's a good site and these're good listening materials. For some unknown reason, I couldn't open episode 6 and 9 last time I came here. But now this problem's been solved. I think all visitors appreciate what you've done here. Thanks a lot and pls carry on...
Mon, 14/07/2008 - 10:21am — hermia
Nine, as of today.
Sat, 12/07/2008 - 11:24pm — English Online Visitor
How many episodes have been released?