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Learn Professional English on Holiday
It’s stressful trying to improve in English within professionally important contexts.
A better way is to take time out in a safe ‘play’ space.
That’s a place to experiment with work-related language, far away from YOUR workplace.
At Blue Noun, we have an innovative proposal combining professional coaching WITH holiday experiences.
You get a holiday full of interesting professional conversations, where making mistakes don’t cost your career.
Speak Professional English Meeting Scottish Makers
Our language school holidays introduce you to Scottish makers in their professional settings.
It will still feel like a holiday, but you’ll practice professional English skills such as presentations, listening comprehension, and asking and answering questions –all with an English coach by your side.
Positive Impact Travel
When you visit, you’re not only improving your English—you’re also making a difference. Your participation provides financial support and visibility to local eco-businesses and makers, helping them thrive year-round.
One more reason to join us and learn professional English on holiday!
Why Visit Scotland to Meet Makers
Perthshire’s landscape attracts outdoor sports and recreation businesses and artists, crafters, writers and other creatives who chose to live here as a base but sell/publish their work globally.
Out with the traditional high street lies a wealth of innovative and excellent micro-businesses creating their niche in global markets.
What Makes Perthshire a Great English Immersion Holiday Destination?
Glass Demonstration
Caithness Glassworks
The world-famous, Caithness Glass in Crieff produces handmade paperweights and art glass.
Watch the crafters through every stage of production in the workshop.
Wildlife & Herbalism
Claire Mullan, The Hedgerow Hippy
Claire is a herbalist, with lots to share about health and well-being. Her guided walks share Scottish ecosystems and nature.
Health and Wellbeing
Jen
Jen is in the process of getting her health and wellbeing company started.
She’s an ecologist who shares nature in wonderful ways.
Join her for a guided walk and discuss anything related to business, particularly in the health and well being sector.
Farming
Feed the Deer, Clathic Deer Farm
Learn about venison farming while watching deer descend the hills at feeding time at Clathic Farm. 200 red deer live on tbis vast area of land, providing venison meat for the butcher at the Crieff Food Co.
Organic Gardening Collective
Tomnah’a Market Garden
You’ll not just enjoy the produce Tomnah’a grow, you can visit the growing fields and witness a garden co-operative in action.
We feature Tomnah’a in this blog:
Wholesome Food
Erika Green, Green’s Granola
Erika’s company makes granola.
At certain times of the year, she offers English language learners a Granola Breakfast, where we sample her produce and learn about her business.
Organic Winery
Wine Tour, Cairn O’Mohr Wines
It’s a totally bonkers day out.
Visit the Cairn O’ Mohr (pronounced care no more) winery in Perthshire to discover how their organic wines and cider are made.
Take a guided tour and enjoy their very generous tasting session.
You’ll love it (but you may not remember it very well).
Quality Oils
Summer Harvest, with Mark Bush
Discover the brand story of Summer Harvest Oils with their maker Mark Bush.
Learn about the evolution of the brand-product design and the complexities of circular farming.
Whisky Distillery Visit
The Glenturret, Whisky Tasting & Distillery Tour
Our local distillery, The Glenturret is one of Scotland’s oldest continuously producing distilleries.
Take a tour of the distillery and find out the trade secrets of ‘Scotland’s gold‘.
Discover the amazing brand transformation since The Glenturret was bought by Lalique.
Micro Craft Business
Planet Soap, with Jill
Visit Jill’s shop Planet Soap and discover a business harnessing nature’s bounty in harmonious ways.
Jill is just one example of the many small High Street business which can help you learn professional English on holiday in Scotland.
Meet the Artists
Artists & Craftspeople
Check out the Directory of Perthshire Artists and Creatives we collaborate with for studio visits and workshops, designed to get you talking!
Historic Crafts
The Quartro Press
Step back in time with this visit to Quarto Press.
Its a tactile history-filled immersive experience.
Professional English Just Got Enjoyable!
Stretch your English, as we introduce you to makers and producers who will help get you talking.
You get to experience gorgeous Perthshire through the eyes of its producers, all the while building your English.
Our immersion English holidays are a full cultural immersion, with lots of professional English language practice.
Let’s Talk!
Book a video chat to ask any questions you have about learning professional English on holiday meeting Perthshire makers.
