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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 Holiday Activities | Kayaking
As well as enjoying the beautiful city of Perth from a whole new angle, as you paddle along you will learn much about the industry, history and ecology of the River Tay. It’s a fantastic chance to chat about all things urban and ecology from an interesting viewpoint and with real experts
English Tips | Essential Oils for Language Learning
“If you find yourself disappearing down a well of self-loathing because you’re struggling with learning this foreign language (English is a very hard language to learn), I recommend Rose, Lavender or Geranium essential oil. Any of these essential oils speaks to your heart and nourishes self-acceptance.”
7 Tips for a Trip to Scotland | Midges
We have a fun look at Scottish midges, with help from the Wild Camping Scotland Facebook community and some daft cartoon action.
Perthshire Artist June McEwan Interview
Today we meet a collaborator of our Meet the Makers English language immersion course. Transcribed for you is my full interview with Artist June McEwan about the Willow Work Sculptures she’s currently in the process of installing in Crieff’s Community Garden.
English Holiday in the UK? Avoid This Mistake
a funny look at a little mistake and warns you of a more serious error you might make when choosing your English immersion holiday in the UK.
Institutional Gender Prejudice in Art and Music: An ELT Lesson Plan
Today our English language school talks art and asks the question: Institutional Gender Prejudice in Art and Music – is it changing? We discuss how to help – and most importantly, importantly, what to listen to on International Woman’s Day.
Are Books Still a Good Resource for ESOL English Teaching?
Blue Noun English language School LOVE books!
Although our English language classes are largely conversation-based we use a combination of both books and digital platforms to get you talking.
English Tips: 5 Ways to use BBC Radio to Learn English
“Listen passively in real-time and find out what the British public are listening to and talking about that day: it’s a less intensive way of learning, but it’s fun – and you’ll come back to it again and again for this reason”.
Crieff Standing Stone | Visit Perthshire
“I would even argue that seeing the stone in snow or in a wild storm, (with most of modern ‘civilisation’ blotted out) is perhaps as close as we can ever get to seeing it as our ancestors have done? “
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