Audio books are great for children for many reasons. Like computers and TV, they are educational and entertaining. But their big advantage is they're low-cost, compact and portable.

If you’re taking a flight, an audio book is one of the best possible things to have with you. On the flight you’ll have some time to yourself.

When you’re going on holiday, don’t forget to take an audio book with you. What is it about audiobooks that makes them such good holiday companions?

People are talking about audiobooks more and more these days, but many aren’t aware of what material you can get on them.

Many of us will sometimes dream of learning another language, but our demanding lives make it apparently impossible.

The great thing about audiobooks is that they can fit into the wasted time in people’s lives, the times when you’re doing other things.