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Annalisa’s photoshoot

Bespoke Professional English Immersion Experience in Beautiful Perthshire

Today we’re going to talk about our English language school creating a professional English immersion experience for an Italian model we’re working with. 

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The Amazing Annalisa

We’ve been teaching Annalisa (Italy) both Professional and General English over the last 3 weeks. It came up in conversation quite quickly that she was both searching for work in the UK and had worked part-time as a model in Italy (the latter was not a surprise – she’s beautiful!).
 
As part of her English class, we’ve been working on her CV and cover letter for job applications,  as well as coaching her in English for job interviews.
 
Another thing that was quickly clear to us is that Annalisa has a great sense of adventure, she’s keen to maximise her time in Scotland and has a lovely laid back curiosity for trying new things.

We thought it could be useful to send out an advert across our Social Media to see if any local business would like use her as a model in a photoshoot.
  
In fact, it was a bit of a ploy to get the word out to as many people as we could that she was searching for work here in Scotland (and fast) – but we thought it could lead to some fun, professional English immersion experiences too.
 
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Our advert for Social Media

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We also invited Annalisa to a Women’s Enterprise Networking Event organised by GrowBiz.

GrowBiz are a non-profit team of business advisers who bring skills, training and advice to any local business which requests it.

One of their specific challenges is to link together independent businesses within Perth and Kinross, helping them best form alliances with each other to help overcome the challenges of operating in rural areas and/or in isolation.
 
It was the perfect opportunity for Annalisa to put her English skills into practice, by making a short, introductory presentation to the local business community.
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Claire Mullan presenting at Growbiz Women’s Enterprise Networking Event

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 The Perthshire Magazine

We also directly emailed The Perthshire Magazine with our advert. They were a natural first choice due to their stunning photography and local features.

They quickly let us know that they had recently been contacted by a freelance photographer, Hayley Smith, and would Annalisa and Hayley like to collaborate on a project?

Hayley and Annalisa arranged to meet for a photoshoot at Crieff’s stunning Knock– the wooded hill which rises sharply behind Crieff and provides splendid and extensive views across Crieff and Strathearn.

What an amazing professional English immersion opportunity for our model! 

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View over Crieff, from the shoulder slope of the Knock. Photo Credit Blue Noun
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Strike a pose

As we climbed the hill, Hayley selected different locations for shots and Annalisa slipped easily into professional model mode while Anna (France) and I watched the show.
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Annalisa’s photoshoot with Hayley Smith

Beautiful Perthshire

We may have surprised a few walkers on our journey up the hill. At the top, the views were magnificent: a beautiful, snowy backdrop for a stunning girl.
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Annalisa’s photoshoot with Hayley Smith

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Relaxing after the photoshoot

Then there was time for a chat and a bit of kite flying! 

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Ruth, Anna, Annalisa and Hayley. Photo credit Hayley Smith (with a filter effect over the original).

Professional English Immersion Experience | The Results

We can’t wait to see Hayley’s professional photos in The Perthshire Magazine. We’ll keep you posted when they come out!
 
 
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Visit Knock Hill with Us

We love a trip up the Knock, it’s a short, steep climb up, but the views are breathtaking. It is almost one year since we made this film of daffodils at the top of the hill (around Easter time).

 

After enjoying this first touch of sunshine melting the lingering snow, surely Spring is on its way!
Find out more about Growbiz here.
Find out more about the Perthshire Magazine here.

 

 

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We hope you’ve enjoyed us sharing our English language learner Annalisa’s bespoke professional English immersion experience. It’s what we do! We match our Engish language learners with professionals to speak to, collaborate with and exchange ideas with. Like this style of English language learning? You might enjoy reading about 

 

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 It was a treat being out with two professionals on a photoshoot – seeing Analisa moving and posing according to Hayley’s instructions made me think about how I am in front of a camera. 

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English Language Tip

If someone asks you how you feel about something, it’s to illicit your opinion. You don’t use the words ‘feel about’ in the answer’, you just jump straight into giving your views or feelings. 

As usual, if you want us to correct any sentences, just write CP (correct please at the end of your comment).

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