More and more of some people's social life seems to revolve around computers and, in particular, the internet. Millions of people meet up every day in cyberspace to chat to friends on the other side of the world, to play on-line games of chess or scrabble or to meet the love of their life. Yes, online dating organisations can help you find the man or woman of your dreams!

Listen to a couple talk about their dating experiences and read some safety tips on how to plan a first date with an online acquaintance.

With this article you will find out about:

• life in the UK: how busy professionals are meeting possible future partners online
• language learning skills: listening for the "gist"
• language: some common phrasal verbs and collocations