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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!
Browse the Archive
Good Walks Perthshire | The Lost Souls of Glen Quaich
Our landscape contains the story of its people – all those who lived on it and from it and fought for it. For so many reasons, now more than ever, we need to listen.
Scottish Culture | About the Scottish Thistle
Discover the legend of the Scottish thistle – and why it’s the national flower of Scotland.
Fire & Folklore for Language School in Scotland
Throughout the tour, Rob Roy McGregor makes sudden, confrontational appearances, before melting off at the appearance of the King’s soldiers.
From Scotland With Love | King Creosote
Learn English in the UK with Art, Culture and Music This blog is a review of an amazing event our language school...
Books for Learning English | Our Language School Library
“A book like this can get you into places (and minds) you would never ordinarily find. Each story is short, sweet and thought-provoking: perfect for including into English class.”
Professional English Immersion for Italian Model
When our English language learner collaborated with local photographer Hayley Smith on a photoshoot for The Perthshire Magazine.
Our Independent Language School Takes Action
In which we look back at editing our temporary Facebook page, Crieff for Aussie Critters, which helped bring so many local people together so quickly.
Language School Event | Burns Night
Language School Event | Burns Night | Poetry Reading by June McEwan: photo credit Blue NounIs it Time to Break...
English Learners Meet Harry Potter Stars
The Q & A Session was brilliant.
The rain poured down to the extent that the stage lights flickered (was Peeves there too?), but there was no end of eager questions being asked from all age groups.
We learned about living with fame from a young age, how the young actors had to combine filming and schooling, meeting J.K. Rowling for the first time, the joy of working for two weeks with Rik Mayall, and whether they’d ever pinched anything from the set.
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