by Ruth | Apr 17, 2023 | Creating your Independent English Language School, Language School Social Events, Learn English and Scottish Culture, Learn English and Scottish History, Learn English in Perthshire, Tips for Enjoying Scotland
Becoming an English Holiday Homestay Host Being an English holiday Homestay Host is not for everyone, but for a certain type of person, it can be hugely rewarding. This blog explores what kind of personality you need to enjoy opening your home to a stranger, and gives...
by Ruth | Apr 13, 2023 | Creating your Independent English Language School
4 Years Helping Internationals through our Alternative Language School! It was 4 years yesterday that Blue Noun Language Hub ‘officially’ began (we’re so alternative, we’re a hub, not a school!) It’s funny, I had planned a whole day of navel-gazing...
by Ruth | Apr 11, 2023 | Creating your Independent English Language School
How to (Not) Grow an ELT Business As opportunities for talented ESOL teachers increase, more and more language teachers are setting up their own ELT businesses and going solo. This post celebrates 4 years of Blue Noun Language Hub by sharing my best advice for growing...
by Ruth | Feb 22, 2023 | Creating your Independent English Language School
Does Cold-Calling fill you with fear? Cold-calling international travel agents seems daunting, but there’s a small mindset shift that can work. Read about it in this blog. Remember, don’t try to be anything you are not. Share your values with each agent,...
by Ruth | Dec 22, 2022 | Creating your Independent English Language School
Goal Setting for English Courses This blog is an exploration of an alternative method of goal setting for English language courses. My fish exercise came about from building our new Sketchbook English Online Course. Sketchbook English is designed for professional...
by Ruth | Jun 10, 2022 | Creating your Independent English Language School
How our Language School Website Got Supercharged! In case you don’t yet know, the Blue Noun website has a whole new look! This is a big deal for us because the Blue Noun website has been a labour of love. Please do have a look around – but before...