Lesson Overview

Explore the world of art in this engaging A2 ESL lesson. Students learn how to describe colours, discuss famous artworks, share opinions, and explain why people connect with art.

Through vocabulary activities, picture discussions, reading tasks, and speaking activities, students explore famous paintings and practise using adjectives to describe artwork, feelings, and personal preferences.

Students will discuss questions such as: Why do people love art? and What makes a painting special? They will also learn how art can express emotions, tell stories, and show different views of the world.

This ready-to-use lesson is perfect for teachers looking for a creative conversation lesson that encourages students to share opinions and build confidence speaking English.

1. Warm Up: Colours
2. Picture Round. 
3. Art: Adjectives
4. Let’s Read: Why I Love Art
5. Art Reviews. 
6. Audio Review: The Starry Night
7. Agree or Disagree? 
8. This or That?  

Homework

There is an excellent homework task to supplement this awesome A2 ESL lesson plan titled “Why Do People Love Art”. Students are challenged to write detailed answers to topic-based questions. Activity layout:

1. Writing Task: Questions