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

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Episode 34: 10 Highlights of 2020

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  

Episode 33 Do we have one true calling?

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. 

Episode 32: The friendships of Keith Haring

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

Episode 31: Two community art projects that make connections between art and the community

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

Episode 30: My favourite gardens and buildings & vocabulary for explaining inspirations

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.

Episode 29: How to be a better designer (and language learner) by noticing more

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.

Episode 28: 6 enriching friendships in the art world

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

Episode 27: Top 5 Tips for Staying Motivated

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

Episode 26: Projects and artists who raise awareness about important social & cultural issues

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

Episode 25: When is art design and when is design art? Blurring boundaries between disciplines.

In today's episode, I'm talking about being bilingual and if it makes you more creative. I think it does, but I wanted to find an article with real research to back up my beliefs! What do you think?  You can find the article that I talk about in today's episode here.  You can find the transcript and vocabulary from today's episode here: www.artyanglais.com/podcast  You'll need to sign up as a free member of the site to access the transcripts.

Learn English with Arty Anglais: Episode 24: Does being bilingual make you more creative?

In today's episode, I'm talking about how flow brings out your potential. We talk about how being in a state of flow allows you to show your skills.  You can find the article from the BBC that I talk about in today's episode here.  You can find the transcript and vocabulary from today's episode here: www.artyanglais.com/podcast  You'll need to sign up as a free member of the site to access the transcripts.

Learn English with Arty Anglais: Episode 23: How flow brings out your full potential

In today's episode, I'm talking about How art during the global pandemic has brought us closer together. This was inspired by an article I read on the UNESCO website: Even during COVID-19, art ‘brings us closer together than ever’ – UN cultural agency I'm going o share with you my own thoughts on what I have experienced during this time and read parts of the article.  You can find the transcript and vocabulary from today's episode here: www.artyanglais.com/podcast   You can see an example of this togetherness above. Wetransfer is donating 30% of their advertising space to creatives they admire and causes they care about.

Learn English with Arty Anglais: Episode 22: How art during a global pandemic has brought us closer together.

Episode 21 A Pecha Kucha Presentation - Why I like Street Art and Graffiti Welcome to Episode 21 of the Arty Anglais Podcast, the podcast where we talk about art culture and society to help you learn English naturally. You’ll hear me talk about art and English in a different way so you can learn English in context.Hey everyone, and welcome back to Episode 21 of the Arty Anglais podcast. I hope you enjoyed the last episode where I talked about my top 5 tips for giving good presentations.I talked about Pecha Kucha and a style of presentation with only images. You can listen to Episode 20 if you want to find out more. Today I thought I’d do one myself. I decided to talk about why I like street art because it’s something I'm passionate about. Today’s episode has quite a few expressions and you’ll find the vocabulary, the transcript and the presentation of the image that goes with the words here: www.artyanglais.com/podcastRemember to access the transcript it's free to do so but you just need to sign up to be a free member of the site.

Learn English with Arty Anglais: Episode 21: Why I Like Street Art - A Pecha Kucha Presentation

In today's episode, I'm talking about my top 5 Tips for Giving Good Presentations and How to do a Pecha Kucha style presentation. This was inspired by a question from Conversation Starters World: Have you ever given a presentation in front of a lot of people?  I'll talk about a few of my examples as well as what a Pecha Kucha style presentation is. If visual presentations are your thing, you'll find this episode useful.  You can find Vocabulary and Transcript in Episode 20 on the Arty Anglais website. www.artyanglais.com/podcast as well as all links mentioned in this podcast. If you're an ESL teacher or you just want to find some prompts to practice you're writing, you'll also find a list of discussion questions based on this episode. You'll also have the opportunity to see if you can find out the meanings to some expressions I found in a number of Petcha Kutcha style presentations.  discussion questions if your an ESL teacher or if you just want some prompts to practice your writing. Links mentioned in today's episode:  Pecha Kucha  How to make great presentations the Pecha Kutcha Way  ToastMasters

Learn English with Arty Anglais: Episode 20: 5 Tips for good presentations & how to use only images

Learn English through Art is a podcast by Arty Anglais about everything related to art, culture, society and personal development to help people learn English naturally. This is a listening resource with a free transcript that can be found on our website www.artyanglais.com/podcast

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