by Ruth | Jan 8, 2024 | Learn English and Scottish Culture
Hogmanay: What are We Celebrating? Here in Scotland, celebrating New Year – which we call Hogmanay – is a big deal. You likely already know about the big street parties in Edinburgh and Glasgow, but in fact, there are local celebrations all across...
by Ruth | Dec 11, 2023 | Language School Food and Drink, Learn English and Scottish Culture
Non-Corporate Christmas? Sharing culture is a huge part of how we help you fall in love with a second language – and as Christmas remains an important cultural event in the British calendar, despite the increasingly secular population (52%), we want to share it with...
by Ruth | Dec 11, 2023 | Free English Learning Support, Learn English and Scottish Culture
Christmas Topics for an English Classroom This blog is for all ESL English teachers and L2 English users looking for resources with a Christmas theme. In this Christmas-themed English lesson, find: topics for discussion a video advert to watch in class links to...
by Ruth | Nov 7, 2023 | Immersion English Holiday, Learn English and Scottish Culture, Tips for English Learners, Tips for Enjoying Scotland
Choosing a Language Holiday in the UK This blog gives a fresh look at people’s preconceptions about choosing WHERE to travel to learn English, with tips on answering this one question: should you go urban or rural for your English immersion holiday? Go Urban or...
by Ruth | Oct 27, 2023 | Immersion English Holiday, Learn English and Scottish Culture
English Immersion Holiday 2024 This is a bit exciting. We are currently planning our English immersion holidays for next year. On the whole, feedback for 2023 was hugely positive. All our English guests felt they: made progress with their English discovered Scotland...
by Ruth | Oct 12, 2023 | Learn English and Scottish Culture, Learn English and Scottish History, Learn English with Scottish Art, Meet the Makers English Immersion
Illustrator Laura Darling (left) answering questions about her banner designs. Walk, Chat Draw – In Crieff Dundee-based illustrator Laura Darling has been awarded one of 6 commissioned banners for the Perth Museum, which will open in Spring 2024. The banners are...