Topic: Art & Design

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Art that refuses to settle

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With this lesson, students practise advanced adjectives to talk about art, discuss art’s purpose and analyze art pieces. They also watch a video on performance art and discuss its impact and their personal experiences.

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Would you ever renovate a house?

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In this ESL lesson about houses and renovation, students learn some useful vocabulary related to the topic, watch a video and talk about house renovations. 

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Visiting the art capital

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This lesson plan is all about New York. Students will discuss some quotes about New York, watch a video about art in this city and learn adjectives to describe art.

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There is a lot of work behind the scenes

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In this lesson students talk about occupational stereotypes, learn phrases for saying something is not true, and watch a video about being an artist. 

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Will your future clothes be made like this?

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In this lesson students practise their listening skills while watching a video about 3D printed clothes. They also work with advanced synonyms for make and discuss the implications of 3D printing technology.

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Is art easy to define?

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With this art lesson plan students learn and put into practice expressions that can be used to talk about art. They also watch a video, paraphrase and share personal opinions on art.

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Is micro living the future?

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With this architecture lesson plan students learn and practise vocabulary related to design and building. They also engage in a project and design a micro apartment.

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Unusual ways of using food

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In this lesson about foodscape design, students practise listening, reflect on unusual ways of using food and learn several food idioms through a series of written and oral exercises.

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The humble hoodie

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In this lesson about the history of the hoodie, your students will discover the origins of this iconic garment (and some others) and learn several adjectives for talking about clothes.

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Can you imagine the world without music?

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Thanks to this lesson plan on music, students learn adjectives for describing music and watch a video in which musicians talk about emotions music evokes.

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Art or prank?

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This lesson plan about Banksy and Maurizio Cattelan deals with controversial art. Students watch 2 videos, discuss some artwork and decide: art or prank!

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Love it or hate it!

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This worksheet can supplement lesson plans on art and includes various phrases that more advanced students might use when expressing likes and dislikes.

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When graffiti ends up in art galleries

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This ESL graffiti lesson plan is based on a TV report on street art and will encourage your students to learn new vocabulary and discuss this modern art form.

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Clever advertising – describing ads

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In this speaking worksheet students will discuss statements about advertising, learn some adjectives and focus on describing ads and social campaigns

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Colour psychology – idioms

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This lesson plan for adults only looks into the world of colours and how they are used in the movie industry. Students will also learn different colour idioms.

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Building a museum of museums on the web

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The lesson plan is about art and museums. Students have a lot of opportunities to express their likes and dislikes in these areas.

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Designers – think big!

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This ESL worksheet for adults focuses on design and design thinking. Students will also learn a lot of vocabulary connected with the topic.