About Jason's World...
Jason's World is an 8-episode audio soap opera for intermediate ESL students. Learning materials for Jason's World include an audio CD, as well as a Student Workbook and a Teacher's Manual, both of which come with an answer key.
Jason's World tells the story of Jason, a university student who experiences various problems, pressures, challenges and successes. Issues raised in the story include relationship difficulties, plagiarism, depression, suicide, homesickness, sexually-transmitted infections, parental pressures, drugs, honesty, trust, renting an apartment, work & school issues, and more.
Each episode of Jason's World ends with a cliff-hanger; an unresolved predicament which leaves students to wonder what will happen next, thereby inciting thoughtful discussions and helping to make the learning process an engaging experience.
Jason's World also features an additional online episode: Episode 4a - Jason Gets a New Roommate. This additional episode is accompanied by online exercises in vocabulary development and reading comprehension. A second online episode for Jason's World is currently under development.