Learn English through Art & Design

In today’s episode I wanted to look back on 2020 in a positive way and summarise some of the nightlights in terms of creativity island language learning that I discovered. You can find the transcript for today’s episode at www.artyanglais.com/podcast

In today's episode, I'm talking about a video I watched in 2016 by Emilie Wapnicki which helped me to see how my multiple interests could be seen as a superpower! Have any questions or things to comment on? Jump over to the forum. I discuss My backstory and how I came to find the video  Key vocabulary & a tiny bit of grammar!  What is a multipotentialite?  Some interesting points and quotes from the video  3 superpowers of being a multipotentialite  What can you do to manage your life when you are one?  If you want to add your thoughts to the forum www.artyanglais.com/forum If you would like to access the transcript: www.artyanglais.com/podcast 

In today's episode, I'm talking about two important friendships of the street artist Keith Haring. In this episode, we’ll also learn a few expressions and phrasal verbs and you'll also find an additional interactive video lesson to go with it. You can find the transcript for this episode www.artyanglais.com/podcast  To access the transcript you'll need to be a free member of the site. 

In today’s episode I talk about two community art projects that are making connections between artists and the community. You can find the transcript for today’s episode as well as links to discover more about the two projects at www.artyanglais.com/podcast

In today's episode I talk about my the top 5 landscapes/gardens and buildings I've visited in my travels. You'll hear me talk about vocabulary for giving opinions, describing things I'm inspired by, describing places and my travel experiences in the past. You can find the transcript for today's episode as well as links to discover more about these places at www.artyanglais.com/podcast

In today's episode, I'm talking about the secret of being a better designer (and a better language learner)- by noticing more. This is based on a video I watched by Tony Fadell: The First Secret of Design is Noticing. I really liked a lot of what he said so I'm going to discuss some of the things he talked about in relation to being a good designer but also how you can take some of the things he discussed can also apply to your language learning. In today’s episode I’m also going to give you some good examples of expressions and phrasal verbs related to noticing. You can find the transcript for todays episode at www.artyanglais.com/podcast You’ll need to sign up as a member but it’s free to do so.

In today’s episode I am talking about the importance of friendships, companionships, and rivalries amongst artists. You can find all the links and transcript for today’s episode at www.artyanglais.com/podcast You’ll need to become a free member to our access all the transcripts to the episodes.

Today I’m charging things up and bringing you an unplanned Episode from outside in the sunshine. I’m a little sick of staring at my computer so today I’m bringing you an Episode from the river next to my house. Today I’m talking about my top 5 tips for staying motivated when learning a language. These are 5 things I do to keep my eye on the prize! You can find the transcript for today’s episode www.artyanglais.com/podcast

In today's episode, I'm talking about five projects or artists that are raising awareness about important social and cultural issues. I believe artists have a unique perspective and have the power to be able to raise awareness about inequality and bring to light the things we might sometimes ignore.Today I'm going to talk about:Illustrators Celebrating Diversity particular an article I read on Deezeen. Pride Month - the 21 Day Challenge Outings Project Comic Book Route in Brussels The Artist - ChristoYou'll find the transcript, vocabulary and links with this website at www.artyanglais.com/podcast

In today’s episode, I’m using a short video for today’s topic question: When is art design and when is design art? See the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UxZehKGMrAI ask the question: does it really matter? I also share examples of artists, designers and design movements that 'blur the boundaries' between disciplines. You can find the transcript and key vocabulary for today’s episode on our website. www.artyanglais.com/podcast