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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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Intention Setting Workshop | Cultural Immersion English Course
How to Share an Election?
I’m thinking ahead to Friday 5th July, and how to engage our English conversation guest in the national zeitgeist. (whatever it is).
No matter how the results fall, I know the nation will be bursting to talk.
And we have just the place!
Do You Teach Professional English? Yes, But Differently
If you are investing in English learning to improve your work prospects (or simply to cope with the stress English brings to your job), you want to know how a week with us will help your professional English skills.
And it will!
But not in the ways you may expect.
Why Scottish Castles Make Great Language Holiday Excursions
This blog explores why castles are GREAT for English immersion learning. It also gives you an overview of the three, so you can choose which you’d most like to see on your English holiday in Perthshire.
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.
How to Save Money on an English Language Holiday in the UK
You may think travelling to the UK to improve your English is prohibitively expensive – and it can be.
Our top tip to save money on an English Language Holiday in the UK is to choose an independent language school.
Small private schools (or immersion holiday providers) can keep costs down.
You don’t need to pay city prices either
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, 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...
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