Learn English through Art & Design

Learn English through Art & Design


Latest Episodes

Episode 34: 10 Highlights of 2020
December 30, 2020

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 ww

Episode 33 Do we have one true calling?
December 04, 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

Episode 32: The friendships of Keith Haring
November 19, 2020

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 fin

Episode 31: Two community art projects that make connections between art and the community
August 07, 2020

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/podca

Episode 30: My favourite gardens and buildings & vocabulary for explaining inspirations
July 10, 2020

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

Episode 29: How to be a better designer (and language learner) by noticing more
July 03, 2020

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 sai

Episode 28: 6 enriching friendships in the art world
June 24, 2020

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 acc

Episode 27: Top 5 Tips for Staying Motivated
June 11, 2020

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...

Episode 26: Projects and artists who raise awareness about important social & cultural issues
June 05, 2020

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..

Episode 25: When is art design and when is design art? Blurring boundaries between disciplines.
May 23, 2020

In todays episode, Im using a short video for todays topic question: When is art design and when is design art? See the video herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UxZehKGMrAI ask the question: does it really matter? I also share examples of artists, d