Further Help & Resources
(Articles, sample lessons, exhibition reviews)
English for Creative Careers
Help yourself to this collection of resources to help your creative career.
Each article is written to make your English learning journey simpler – or to provide rich vocabulary or discussion topics for English for Art Purposes. However, they are not written as ELT resources (dumbed down or fake).
They contain real topics we consider useful for your studio practice and art and design career.
I Studied Two Postgraduate Degrees at Once — Here’s How That Helps You Get Into Art School
How Ruth Pringle's education Can Help Get You into Art School There’s a misconception that one English teacher is much like another, but language...
Call for Art School Portfolio Tips & Stories
CAll for Tips for art School Portfolio Tips Art school places are competitive. The likelihood is that anyone who won a place at art or design school...
The Golden Ticket Giveaway
Welcome, golden ticket winners, and welcome anyone golden ticket curious. This page gives you details about our special 1st anniversary giveaway:...
When Should You Accept Discomfort in Learning?
Education is more than x to y When was the last time you were in a training program that you loved showing up to? Something that makes your head...
Sharing Our Process, One Book at a Time
Not another English system.You’ve seen plenty of those , right? Rigid, repetitive, one-size-fits-all.That’s not us At True Voice English, we do have...
True Voice English Joins Scottish Government Catalyst to Grow Language Training for Artists
True Voice English Joins Scottish Government Catalyst to Grow Language Training for Artists This autumn, we’re proud to share that True Voice...
English for Artists and Designers | Get Team Teaching on Your Side
Why Most English Courses Fail Artists and Designers If you’re an artist, you already know: most language school courses don’t fit you. You have sat...
How Should Art Schools Teach Career Skills? (Including English?)
The Argument for Not Zoning in on Employability It’s not news that it is tough for recent graduates to get breaks. It can be just as tough finding a...
So, Your Kid Wants to Go to Art School
Congratulations — You Got an Art Kid I got a STEM* kid. Which means I have to figure out how to support her in setting and reaching career goals in...
5 Combinations Every Artist & Designer Needs
Look Beyond the Obvious Success in a creative career doesn’t happen through single ingredient: even 'talent'. It depends on combinations: 2 or more...
The Alone With English Podcast
Alone with English is a free podcast for anyone learning English independently — whether you’re currently in a class, between courses, or have stepped away from traditional lessons altogether.
Hosted by experienced English coaches Ruth and Jennie from True Voice English, the six-part series offers support and fresh perspectives for adults who want to reconnect with English on their own terms. If you’ve ever felt left behind by classroom learning or unsure where to go next, this podcast is for you.
Listen Your Way
Start with Episode 1 or choose the topic that speaks to you most.
No pressure. Just one gentle shift at a time.
You’ve tried everything.
Now try a way in — into English that feels like yours.