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Let's talk about art with this interesting split handout that motivates second language learners to discuss their preferences and priorities when it comes to art. Guaranteed to cater to anyone's tastes from Damien Hurst to Leonardo Da Vinci.

1. Copy one handout for each pair of students, and cut the sheets in two.

2. Put the students into pairs, and distribute a half handout to each individual student.

3. Focus students' attention on the instructions and get the learners to ask and answer the questions on art, using the words given in bold.

4. Allow students around ten minutes or until the conversation dies down to discuss the questions.

5. Finally, elicit responses from some of the students and draw to their attention any appropriate vocabulary or serious language mistakes.

Type:

A topical lead-in

Level:

Advanced

Time:

10 minutes

Skill:

Speaking

Work:

Students work in pairs

Stage:

Lead-in

The history and nature of art is explored in this lead-in split handout where students can impress each other and you with their knowledge of the visually stimulating world.

1. Copy one handout for each pair of students, and cut the sheets in two.

2. Put the students into pairs, and distribute a half handout to each individual student.

3. After you've introduced the topic of art, explain that students are going to begin the lesson by discussing different styles of art chronologically. Refer them to the four questions at the top of the half handout and encourage them to discuss whatever they know about each style of art.

4. Allow students around ten minutes or until the conversation dies down to discuss the four questions in relation to the nine styles of art.

5. Finally, elicit responses from some of the students and draw to their attention any appropriate vocabulary or serious language mistakes.