Soap Operas

Watching soap operas can help improve listening skills, build your 'everyday English' vocabulary and give you an insight into British culture.

A soap opera is a TV or radio programme which just keeps going and going and ... In fact, Coronation Street is over 40 years old.

The most popular soap operas in the UK are Coronation Street (ITV), Eastenders (BBC1), Emerdale (ITV) and Hollyoaks (C4).

Eastenders is a good one to follow because you can watch episodes online. The storyline is famous for always being miserable but it is easy to follow.