Topic: Art & Design
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Standard Lesson 60 min
Architecture: less is more or ‘less is bore’?
GeneralExplore the realm of modern architecture with this lesson! Students practise architecture-related vocabulary, share their opinions on notable buildings and watch a video on modern architecture. Students also discuss ‘architectural myopia’.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Artivism
GeneralShare opinions on art and activism with this lesson! Students watch a video on an art exhibition, explore examples of artivism and talk about different kinds of art. They can also do an optional vocabulary activity to review useful phrases!
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
How about a tattoo?
LifestyleWith this lesson, students talk about tattoos! They watch a video about tattoo tourism, share opinions and revise collocations with the word ‘tattoo’. They also discuss workplace discrimination against people with tattoos.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Beauty in the broken (life philosophies)
GeneralExplore philosophy with this lesson! Students discuss the idea of imperfection, watch a video about Kintsugi and practise advanced vocabulary. They also talk about their experiences and other philosophies around the world.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Art that refuses to settle
LifestyleWith 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.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Design engineering
TechnologyDive into the world of creative problem-solving while encouraging students to think about the real-world impact of design engineering. This lesson explores the possibilities of innovative thinking in an engaging way.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Web design trends
General TechnologyThis practical but creative lesson about web design allows students to learn and practise design terms as well as more sophisticated language. Students watch a video, discuss web design trends and describe modern websites and applications.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Inclusivity in the art world
General Global IssuesThis Speaking Class lesson lets students talk about art, inclusivity, and diversity through a variety of activities. Students watch and discuss a video, read a short text, answer questions, and brainstorm ideas.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Would you ever renovate a house?
LifestyleIn this ESL lesson about houses and renovation, students learn some useful vocabulary related to the topic, watch a video and talk about house renovations.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
From trash to treasure
Global IssuesThe lesson includes a lot of activities that focus on speaking about upcycling, watching and discussing a video and brainstorming upcycling ideas.
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Vintage cars and other memorabilia
TechnologyIn this flipped advanced lesson about cars students talk about vintage cars and other objects, learn some vocabulary to describe used things, watch a video and have a lot of discussion activities.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Architecture of the future
TechnologyIn this ESL worksheet about architecture, students watch a video about a hospital of the future, learn advanced vocabulary related to architecture and talk about architecture of the future.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The art of making memories tangible
GeneralIn this ESL lesson about photography, students watch an interview with a photographer, learn and practise vocabulary related to photography and have a lot of speaking practice.
Standard Lesson 60 min
How nature inspires innovation
TechnologyThis ESL lesson about design focuses on how nature inspires creation of new things. Students learn some vocabulary to describe the design of things, watch a video and have a lot of brainstorming and speaking practice.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Is it really mission impossible?
General LifestyleIn this lesson about London students talk about the city, its art and other things it is famous for. Students also learn some phrases, watch a video, have a discussion and do a creative task.
Standard Lesson 75 min
Have you met the new Dalí?
TechnologyIn this lesson students watch two videos about AI image generators, learn some advanced vocabulary for describing images, and do some speaking practice.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Visiting the art capital
LifestyleThis 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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
There is a lot of work behind the scenes
LifestyleIn this lesson students talk about occupational stereotypes, learn phrases for saying something is not true, and watch a video about being an artist.
Standard Lesson 75 min
It’s so hot right now!
Business TechnologyIn this lesson students learn expressions to talk about trends and watch a video about one of new buzzwords, i.e. NFTs.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Will your future clothes be made like this?
Lifestyle TechnologyIn 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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Is art easy to define?
LifestyleWith 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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Is micro living the future?
LifestyleWith 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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Unusual ways of using food
LifestyleIn 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.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The humble hoodie
LifestyleIn 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.
Flipped Lesson 45 min
The chair that conquered the world
LifestyleThis lesson plan about the chair that conquered the world includes a variety of tasks for students to learn new vocabulary related to describing furniture design and practise their presentation skills.
Flipped Lesson 45 min
A house to feel at home in (describing houses)
LifestyleWith this lesson plan, you’ll teach students some useful vocabulary for describing houses. They will also watch two videos and speak about their dream houses.
Flipped Lesson 30 min
England’s most eccentric dresser
LifestyleThanks to this lesson plan, students will learn and practise adjectives for describing clothes and outfits as well as watch a TED Talk by Daniel Lismore.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Art or prank?
LifestyleThis lesson plan about Banksy and Maurizio Cattelan deals with controversial art. Students watch 2 videos, discuss some artwork and decide: art or prank!
Flipped Lesson 45 min
Copycat architecture
LifestyleThis lesson plan about architecture deals with a phenomenon called copycat architecture. Students will learn some adjectives for describing places as well as watch an interesting video.
Flipped Lesson 30 min
Can you find hidden messages in these logos?
LifestyleThis ESL logos lesson plan is based on a video about the hidden meanings of some logos and consists of different vocabulary and speaking activities that will get students talking about brand logos.
Standard Lesson 60 min
When graffiti ends up in art galleries
LifestyleThis 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.
Flipped Lesson 30 min
The story of Frida Kahlo (+ Advanced Tense Review)
General GrammarGet your students interested in the life and work of Frida Kahlo and check their knowledge using our interactive video focused on advanced tense review!
Flipped Lesson 30 min
Why is spoken poetry awesome?
GeneralThis flipped classroom worksheet is based on a fabulous speech by Sarah Kay on poetry and it is prepared for C1/C2 (advanced) learners.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Colour psychology – idioms
General LifestyleThis 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.
Standard Lesson 45 min
Building a museum of museums on the web
LifestyleThe lesson plan is about art and museums. Students have a lot of opportunities to express their likes and dislikes in these areas.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Designers – think big!
LifestyleThis ESL worksheet for adults focuses on design and design thinking. Students will also learn a lot of vocabulary connected with the topic.
