by Ruth | Aug 21, 2023 | English Language Teaching ELT, Free English Learning Support, Tips for English Learners
Our Best Tips for Using Films/TV to Learn English Watching films and TV in English is a good language boost, and relatively simple to implement as they are so accessible. However, before you settle down on the sofa with the subtitles on, you need to know there is a...
by Ruth | Aug 16, 2023 | English Language Teaching ELT, Learn English and Scottish Culture, Tips for English Learners
Is There Such a Thing as ‘The Best’? I often get asked, ‘What’s the best way to learn a language’. I believe that it’s time to stop talking about language learning as if there are one-size-fits-all solutions. Different adults need...
by Ruth | Aug 3, 2023 | English Language Teaching ELT, Tips for English Learners
Learn English with Journalling This blog is about how important mindset is in language learning. It describes ways and tools we use to support a positive mindset in our clients, which we simultaneously build English skills on. It gives examples of the activities we...
by Ruth | Jul 19, 2023 | English Language Teaching ELT, Learn English and Scottish Culture, Learn English in Perthshire
Immersion English boat trip on the river Forth An Immersion Language Holiday Should Feel the Opposite of Time Spent Inside a Classroom An immersion language holiday differs from an intensive English course, and should not be spent in a classroom. Be wary...
by Ruth | Jul 11, 2023 | Creating your Independent English Language School, English Language Teaching ELT, Free English Learning Support, How to Find an Online English Teacher
See Scotland by Steam This blog describes taking the Jacobite steam train (AKA the Harry Potter Train) from Fort William to Mallaig, arguably the best train journey in Scotland for its combination of landscape and steam power. Many of you will likely know of this...
by Ruth | Jul 10, 2023 | Creating your Independent English Language School, English Language Teaching ELT, Free English Learning Support, How to Find an Online English Teacher
Now You Can Learn English on YouTube – Blue Noun Style! If you are looking for extra English practice this summer, I am pleased to tell you that it just got a lot more fun – as I have started a YouTube Channel. This blog is about Blue Noun’s ...