Miss Elise
Pronunciation Coach
Secrets to Leading a Successful Conversation Class
Tips to Keep Students Engaged and Talking
As an English instructor, leading dynamic conversation classes is key to creating an enjoyable learning environment and ensuring your students’ success. Discover twelve essential tips to make your conversation classes lively and interactive, leaving students eager to participate and learn.
Art and Music
WARM-UP QUOTE: Discuss the following quote. What does it mean? Do you agree?
“We want people to experience art and think about it. The art reflects our time, it is about our culture.”– David Elliott
WHAT:
What is art, and why is it important?
What are some of the most famous museums in the world?
What type of art do you like?
What are the different forms of art?
What famous painters can you name?
What famous designers can you name?
What is the longest time that you have spent in a museum?
What do you think life would be like without art?
What is traditional art like in your country?
What type of music do you like to listen to?
What kind of music cheers you up?
What type of music do your parents listen to?
What kind of songs do you like to sing?
What type of music is popular in your country?
What sort of music do you dislike?
What are some music concerts you have been to?
What musical instruments can you name?
What musical instruments do you play?
What is traditional music like in your country?
What is a traditional dance in your country?
What would life be like without music?
What do you think of musicians who sell their music for advertising purposes?
What is Karaoke? Is it popular in your country?
What music did you listen to when you were younger? Has it changed?
What radio station do you listen to regularly?
What was the last music show you went to? Did you enjoy it?
Do you think music is good for the soul?
WHO:
Do you like to visit museums when you travel?
Is it essential to have schoolchildren visit museums?
Is it important to understand the connection between culture and art?
What type of art do you dislike?
Do you know how to paint or draw?
Do you think it is difficult to make money from art?
Have you ever taken any art classes?
Have you ever made any pottery or sculptures?
Do you think video games are an art form?
Do you think dancing is an art?
Do you think cartoons and comics are an art form?
Do you think graffiti is an art form? Do you like graffiti?
Can you name any famous artists from your country?
Do you think photography is an art form?
Do you enjoy taking photographs? Or selfies?
Do you think a selfie is an art form?
Have you ever taken part in any artistic competition?
Do you think graffiti is art?
Did you like to draw when you were little?
Do you think most children like to draw and paint?
Do you think most children like to sing?
Do you have a good voice?
Do you enjoy watching musicals?
If you could play any musical instrument, what would it be?
Would you like to be part of a band?
Do you prefer music from your own country or other countries?
Do you like to dance?
Do you think dancing is healthy?
HOW:
How does art imitate life?
How can someone improve their art or music?
WHERE:
Where could art be placed to beautify certain areas of the city?
Where do you like to listen to music?
WHY:
Why do people enjoy art?
Why do people enjoy music?
Why is it so difficult to earn a living with art or music?
Why are art and music so important in maintaining a county’s culture?
WHEN:
When was the last time you went to an art museum?
When was the last time you went dancing?
When was the last time you went to a concert?