English Learning, Designed to Feel Good

Helping English feel real enough to use

 

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Welcome to Blue Noun

Specialists of Real-World English.

You need us when you need better English but hate the prospect of most English improvement options.

That’s impersonal courses and corporate classrooms designed to leave all personality at the door.

It’s when you resent the time away from your schedule, workshop or studio – to submit to a language course in which only 20% will be interesting or relevant to your needs.   

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You Deserve to Learn Better

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The Blue Noun Way

At Blue Noun, we know feeling good speaking English is key to a future of sustained English development. 

That’s NOT forcing more words and expressions into a resistant mind.

It’s about losing the resistance and awakening interest.

It’s personal.

(It feels like freedom).

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Think outside the box

That’s us.

Being an independent language school gives us complete freedom to shape English learning around you.

→ How Our Independence Helps Your English

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Learn outside the classroom (Real World English)

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Deserve better options

That’s you.

That’s every professional who thinks about English with dread.

→ Why It Matters That You Feel Good Speaking English

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Be healthy

Respect the needs of your body and mind as you learn.

→ How We Balance Learning, Wellbeing and Responsibility 

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Care

We care about our community, traditional culture,  nature and underprivileged English learners worldwide.

→ Read Our Responsible Travel Goals

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Finding the Best Path

for your English Progress

is our Craft

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It looks/feels a bit like this

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At Blue Noun, we are creatives as well as language coaches.

Furthermore, we are advocates of superb language learning options and solutions (not only our own).

Here’s How We Help

We support real-world English in different ways, depending on where someone is starting and what kind of support they need.

English Language Holidays in Scotland

Our speciality! 

Blue Noun Holidays

Single Day Language Coaching Experiences

For travellers in Perthshire looking to add a fun English language experience to their holiday. 

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Flexible Online English Help

Consultation

Our Online English Needs Assessment can boost your English progress by finding the best independent online English teacher to help you learn.

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

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Most language learning options are designed for you to fit into.

At Blue Noun, we design them around you.

Blue Noun is an independent language school changing the language learning landscape 1 voice at a time. 

With us, you can feel excited about growing your new language power and train yourself to use it, impressively.

Impressive English is key to your career.

Welcome to your new superpower!

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Meet The Team
Coaches, Tutors & Guides

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Client Testimonial

“From the very first moment I’ve loved the warm atmosphere and Ruth’s passionate way of inspiring enthusiasm for the English language. Her innovative approach of bringing English to life in a vibrant and motivating way gives me a whole new feeling for the language.

The teaching methods are varied and practice-oriented, with real-life experiences and opportunities to use the language in everyday situations and participate in the local environment. I feel like I’m not only improving my language skills, but also meeting great people and getting to know Scottish culture and way of life up close – which is exactly what I was looking for!

The beautiful surroundings of Crieff provide the perfect backdrop to relax and unwind while learning the language at the same time. Lunch with a stunning view of Dysart Harbour, trips into the Highlands, a cold swim in Loch Earn, an inspiring performance by Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie McLean at Perth Concert Hall, delicious food, a great homestay host and lots of chats with lovely people – so far, every minute has been an enriching experience!

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”.

Words by R.F.

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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

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