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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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7 Money-Saving Tips | How to Find English Language Books
“05: Facebook Groups Every town has a buying/selling Facebook group specific to the region. Most towns also have an international community.
Get proactive. YOU could put up a post asking to buy books in the language you are learning. “
English Teacher or Language Coach: Which Do You Need?
If you’ve spent years learning English, there’s a good chance that when you decide you want to improve, your first...
Yorkston, Thorne & Khan
This gig is the first in a series of 4 events happening across the summer, called The Glenturret Series – and I’m excited to see just what happens when our local whisky distillery collaborates with our town’s creative art space to enrich the local cultural programme.
It’s got to be a good sign that they are starting with one of team Blue Noun’s favourite musicians!
Eurovision ESL Lesson Plan: Catchy Songs, Earworms and Class Discussion
Warm Up The Eurovision Song Contest is often described as a bit like Marmite — people tend to love it or hate it....
The Blueprint for Blue Noun Was an Apple Pie
It’s National Apple Pie Day. A strange fact that makes me think of Walter. Let me tell you about this encounter with a...
How to Best Use Google Translate for Professional English
Help, I Need Great English Writing Skills There are still no magic shortcuts to strong English writing. Yes, learning...
Help Ukrainians in Strathearn learn English
Volunteers neededHelp Ukrainians in Strathearn learn EnglishStrathearn Welcomes Ukrainians Blue Noun Language hub has...
The Yard Market Perth | Meet the Makers
The absolute best thing about The Yard Market Perth is the combination of food stalls and having a place to sit and eat, chat and watch all the activity in the venue.
Fife Coastal Path Art | Discover Scottish Landscape Art
How One Wooden Artwork in Dysart Makes Sense of the Sea This blog is about Scottish Landscape Art, in particular one...
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