B2 LESSON

VOCABULARY
AND GRAMMAR
tOPic vocabulary

CCTV Graffiti/street art/mural modern art/Abstract

paint/pencils/ink/watercolours/
Aesthetics Perspective
acrylic

Guerrilla art Vandalism Urban art

Phrasal verbs
Take down: To remove or dismantle street art,
typically done by the artist or authorities.
Example: The street artist was asked to take down
their installation after the exhibition ended.
Touch up: To make small improvements or repairs
to existing street art.
Example: The artist decided to touch up the fading
colors on their mural.

Blend in: To integrate street art into the surrounding Hang up: To display or install street art on a wall or
environment or architectural features. surface.
Example: The artist used colors that blended in with Example: The artist hung up their wheatpaste artwork
the urban landscape for their mural. on the side of the building.

Stand out: To be highly visible or distinctive among Draw on: To create street art by drawing directly on
other street art or surroundings. Example: The a surface using various mediums. Example: The artist
vibrant colors of the mural made it stand out from drew on the sidewalk with chalk to create a
the neighboring buildings. temporary art piece.
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VOCABULARY
AND GRAMMAR
Idioms - add new idioms
A picture is worth a thousand words: The idea
Think outside the box: To think creatively,
that a visual image can convey a complex idea or
unconventionally, or beyond traditional boundaries.
message more effectively than words alone. Example:
Example: The street artist's ability to think outside the box is
The mural tells a powerful story about social justice -
evident in their innovative use of materials and locations.
truly, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Put one's heart and soul into something: To

Off the wall: Unconventional or eccentric, often used to
invest a lot of passion, effort, and energy into a
describe unique or unusual artistic expressions. Example:
creative endeavor. Example: The sculptor put his
The artist's off-the-wall installations challenge traditional
heart and soul into the masterpiece, dedicating
notions of art and provoke thought.
countless hours to perfecting every detail.

Art for art's sake: The belief that art should be

A labor of love: A creative project or work that is done out
pursued for its own intrinsic value and beauty, rather
of passion and dedication, rather than for financial gain.
than for any specific purpose or agenda. Example:
Example: The community mural was a labor of love for the
The abstract painting was created purely for art's
local artists, who volunteered their time and talent.
sake, without any intended meaning or message.
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Exercise one - fill in the blanks in the sentences
a. As a graffiti artist, Banksy is ____ because he's made a lot of ____ from his art!

b. That phrase is a play on words of the ____ Pledge of Allegiance.

c. It's what people say when they promise to be ____ to a country

d. When you change ______ or become a soldier, or something.

e. American children say it in _______ every morning before classes _____

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Take notes and summarise key information from the
recording
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Create your graffiti with some meaning behind, after
you finish we will discuss what it means and why.