Further Help & Resources
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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.
Which Creative Type Are You?
In creating publicity for our Amplify Festival I thought of 7 different creative ‘types’ that Amplify would help. These are professional creatives...
A Story of a Film | English for Creatives Class Plan
A Story of a Film This page is part of a series of examples of ways to write about Art & Design. It can be used as part of an...
How to Use Storytelling in Your Artist Statement
Storytelling in Your Artist Statement Use this Artist Statement in English for Art Students as one example of presenting the ideas and processes of...
Book Shares for Art School English
Book Share Ideas to Get Art Students Reading in English Today I'm sharing two book initiatives easily adapted for international Art and Design...
7 Tips for Second Language Presentations
How to improve your English for Presenting Work, Projects and Artist TalksA Quick SummarySeek specialist one-to-one English coaching to refine your...
7 Tips for Creative Blocks
Professional Development Tips | 7 Tips for Creative Blocks Read on for 7 Tips for Creative Blocks. There are tips to 'unblock' (overcome) a creative...
Content Tips | Social Media Strategy for Artists and Creatives
“Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others” Robert Louis Stevenson Content Tips for Artists I found this quote on one of the...
Artist Talks and Studio Visits | What Do YOU Say?
A Presentation Case Study One of Blue Noun Language Hub‘s services is Presentation Perfect Coaching. This is preparing creatives for artist talks,...
Artist Talk Tips | Feat. Helen Gallogly
Artist Talk Tips, Featuring Helen Gallogly Helen Gallogly is a textile artist based in Comrie in Perthshire. A contract working on costumes for the...
Lesson Plan | Museum of the Year
Lesson Plan | English for Creative Careers | The Museum of the Year Awards Art School English Teachers, find here the resources to present an art...
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.