Where English Feels Good

Helping You Have Real English Encounters — through Language Holidays, Coaching & Consultancy

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Let’s Talk!

Book a video chat to ask any questions you have about our English language coaching holidays in Scotland.

 

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Learning English Does Not Change Your Word

Using your English does.

Most people spend YEARS learning it and never feel ready to speak it.

You are ready.

More than ready!

You just need a gentle start.

 

Choose REAL English Conversations

At Blue Noun, we understand that as adults, learning English isn’t the same as school.

Thank GOODNESS!

Few professionals want to spend time in a classroom.

At Blue Noun, we ask:

 

If HAVING a language feels like freedom, why does LEARNING a language feel like a chore?

 – When it could feel like learning to fly?

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A Different Way to Learn

Put joy into English through sharing immersive, real-world experiences that help you relax into English naturally – no role-play, no fake situations, and 100% no classrooms!

We know Educational Travel Sounds Terrible, Yet it’s Our Speciality!

We do it differently! 

Whether you join us for an English language holiday in Scotland, take our flexible online course, or bring our ‘pocket’ immersion challenge on your own travels, you’ll have meaningful conversations that explore culture, build confidence and identity as an English user, resulting in you speaking with ease.

Is it time to grow YOUR English wings?

What’s Happening at Our Hub This Month?

Stay Cool This Summer — Together — with Our English Holidays in Scotland | July 2025 Offer

Shoes Off for Summer:

Enjoy our English holidays in Scotland together this July.

Real-world coaching, nature-led wellbeing & a private offer for two this July.

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Our Teacher Feature Live Interviews are back

We’re going live with Diane Tisdall, PhD for our latest Online English Teacher Feature—a behind-the-scenes look at how real teachers help learners feel confident in spontaneous English conversations.
📍 Live on the Blue Noun Facebook Page

🌀 This series is part of our wider mission to champion alternative learning options, match learners with the right-fit teachers through personalised Needs Analysis, and spotlight a community of independent educators helping learners find their voices—passionately.

Replay available. 

Live online English teacher interview – Diane Tisdall, PhD joins Blue Noun to discuss spontaneous English, confidence-building, and her Do-Be-Feel course for adult English learners. Part of the Online English Teacher Feature series.

June is English Amnesty Month

No matter how ‘bad’ you think your English is, we’ve got a no-shame holiday to help you reconnect with it — and start feeling proud..

Discover our English Amnesty Holiday Offer 

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Enough being an English learner.

It’s time to be an English user!

Everybody deserves life-changing English skills they WANT the world to hear.

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For me, Ruth is more than just a teacher and a coach, she is an incredibly kind and attentive person I can truly connect with.

With her infectious enthusiasm, her empathy and her great sense of humor, she has helped me to overcome barriers and – in just a few days – express myself more freely and authentically in English.

R Fuchs

“I came here to learn English for my job.

Now I’m leaving, I want to keep learning English for me!”.

Marie-Laure

Ruth is a wonderful hostess! I attended an event at Blue Noun recently with some other local ladies and had such a lovely time. Ruth has created a warm and safe space for local events and makes everyone so welcome. What a great place to have in Crieff!

Nicki Sutcliffe

Ruth at Blue Noun brings people learning English together with locals and creatives to make a truly nurturing environment in which to learn or create something new.

Barry Allan Scott

Ruth is an amazing teacher, always incredibly helpful and supportive. She managed to create not just English school, but a real English hub, where you can share your experiences, get support, try something new and learn useful vocabulary while talking to people.

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I know Ruth for a while now.
She is helping international people with their English, supporting local creatives – and promoting the Perthshire region.
She is very good and reliable and also very creative and full of ideas.

Daiva Osipovaite

Blue Noun is a beautifully inclusive and welcoming place to learn. If you get a chance to work with Ruth and the team, don’t hesitate, do it!

Hedgerow Hippy

Ruth is a talented, friendly and welcoming professional dedicated to helping people learn English in a fun and supportive way. Highly Recommend!

Hannah Gibson

Ruth is a delightful, talented and warm person, and the space she has created in Crieff for her clients is absolutely beautiful – so inspiring!!! I’m thrilled to be working with her ☺️
Thank you, Ruth!!

Lhamo Bethany Halcrow

Blue Noun Language hub is in a wonderful location in the centre of Crieff – Ruth does some amazing work with creatives to help them reach their goals in English.

I’m sure she can help you too!

Jennie Reed

One of the best things with Ruth is not only you are learning English you are working on your confidence and enjoying speaking! 

Valencia Life

I’ve been in Crieff a month and my experience with Ruth has been amazing! She teaches English in an innovative and creative way.

In addition to the lectures in her school ( with coffee and cakes) we visited three big cities, walked through nature and talked with other students…

Thank you so much Ruth for your support.
I recommend to all those who want to learn English so interactive.
Annalisa Giacardi

Blue Noun is very friendly and supportive. Merging the Arts with English as a fun engaging way to learn. Connecting Scotland to our international friends, and based in the beautiful Perthshire countryside, it truly is an amazing place to explore and expand your English.

FIONA SMITH

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Testimonials

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British Council

The British Council listed our speciality Real-World English in its Top 2024 Language Teaching Innovations. 

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Friendly community

Perthshire was voted the Friendliest Region on Earth by Booking*com.

What more perfect combination could you need for an English conversation holiday?

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5 Star Reviews