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Not Another Language School Blog
Don’t worry, this blog is not just English language school news.
Artist & educator, Ruth Pringle brings Scotland – and English learning – right to you in powerful, interesting ways.
So, why not make a cup of something lovely and pop over (virtually) to Scotland for a unique cultural immersion into our landscapes, culture, art, and ideas – the Blue Noun way!
English learners, you’ll also find free English lessons and practice questions.
There are some whole ELT class plans in there too!
Enjoy!
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English Language Holidays for Over 60s in Scotland
At Blue Noun, we believe that great English happens when you step outside your comfort zone, but not by being uncomfortable.
For her, choosing a week exploring Scotland while speaking English was the right amount of risk.
She didn’t want the additional pressure of being the eldest in a group.
What is Language Immersion & Does it Work?
Language immersion is one of the most talked-about ideas in English learning — and one of the least clearly explained....
Why Choose a Non-Corporate Language School
Love Your English with a Non-Corporate Language School Going non-corporate requires a leap of faith. Corporate...
What’s the Edinburgh Beltane Fire Festival Like?
Edinburgh's Beltane Fire Festival This blog shares my own experience of the Beltane Fire Festival in Edinburgh....
Why You Don’t Need a Native English Teacher
If you think that you need to learn English with a native speaker, ask yourself why. You likely learned this opinion...
The Wallace Monument & Slow Travel in Stirling
The Wallace Monument is on most visitors’ Stirling to-do list. It’s a handsome monument which photographs beautifully...
Are You Bad at English?
Address your English Trauma You are not ‘bad at English‘ – at the worst, your English isn’t great – yet (and it’s...
Introducing Clear Labeling on Our English Holidays
Introducing Clear Labeling for Eco-Tourism English Holidays We're adding a traffic light score system to blog posts to...
Are Your English Conversation Holidays Fun?
Are Your English Conversation Holidays Fun? To answer this question we need to look at the word ‘fun’ and expectations...
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