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Module 1: Street Art & Murals

Learn key words and easy sentence patterns to talk about street art.

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How to use this lesson

👩‍🏫 For Teachers:

Guide students through vocabulary and sentence structures in Module 1 for 10 minutes.
Check speaking recordings and AI feedback in Module 2 for 15 minutes.

🎓 For Learners:

First, complete the vocabulary review, collocation matching, and fun facts in Module 1.
Next, record your own answers for Part 1 and Part 2 in Module 2 before opening model answers.

Vocabulary Review

Choose the correct word from the box to complete each sentence.

marker faded wall spray pattern mural bold surface graffiti stencil

1. A giant painting created directly on a large outdoor wall is called a public ____.

2. The street artist used a cut-out paper design, known as a ____, to repeat the artwork quickly.

3. The bright colors on the old building became ____ after years under the hot sun.

4. Artists often ____ paint from metal cans to cover large brick areas quickly.

5. Before painting, the artist cleaned the top ____ of the wooden board to make it completely smooth.

Collocation Matching

Match each common street art collocation on the left to its meaning on the right.

1. bright spray paint

____ a. colored liquid that comes out of a can in tiny drops ____ b. a hard vertical structure made of red blocks ____ c. pictures made with cut-out shapes

2. old brick wall

____ a. an outside layer with no rough parts ____ b. a hard vertical structure made of red blocks ____ c. a shade that is no longer bright

3. bold pattern

____ a. an outside layer with no rough parts ____ b. colored liquid that comes out of a can in tiny drops ____ c. a clear design repeated many times

4. faded color

____ a. a shade that is no longer bright ____ b. pictures made with cut-out shapes ____ c. a clear design repeated many times

5. smooth surface

____ a. a hard vertical structure made of red blocks ____ b. an outside layer with no rough parts ____ c. colored liquid that comes out of a can in tiny drops

6. stencil art

____ a. a shade that is no longer bright ____ b. a clear design repeated many times ____ c. pictures made with cut-out shapes

Useful Sentence Patterns

Study these 4 natural sentence patterns. Try to use them when you record your answers in Module 2.

Pattern 1

"I have seen ... several times."

Example: "I have seen that colourful picture near my house several times."

Pattern 2

"I first saw it when I was ..."

Example: "I first saw it when I was walking to school last year."

Pattern 3

"It makes the place look ..."

Example: "It makes the place look much brighter and cleaner."

Pattern 4

"I think ... because ..."

Example: "I think the old gate looks much better now because somebody painted it."

FUN FACT #1 Mural Arts Philadelphia

How big is the biggest mural of Mural Arts Philadelphia, called "How Philly Moves"?

____ a. 8,500 square feet ____ b. 85,000 square feet ____ c. 850,000 square feet

FUN FACT #2 Mural Arts Philadelphia

How many gallons of paint does an average Mural Arts mural need?

____ a. 3 gallons ____ b. 30 gallons ____ c. 300 gallons

Module 2

Speaking Practice

Record your answers for Part 1 and Part 2, then unlock sample answers.

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Part 1: Short Answer Questions

Have you ever painted or drawn something big, for example on a wall or on the ground?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 View Model Answer (Record first!)

"Well, to be honest, I haven't done anything huge like a wall. But back in the day, when I was at primary school, I drew a big picture on the playground with chalk. It turned out pretty nice!"

📌 to be honest: saying directly what you really think

📌 back in the day: referring to a time in the past

📌 It turned out: had a specific result in the end

Is there a colourful wall or a picture in your town that you like?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 View Model Answer (Record first!)

"Yes, definitely. There's a big mural near my house. It shows bright flowers and leaves, and you know, it really catches my eye every morning when I walk to the bus stop. It makes the street look so lively!"

📌 definitely: strong agreement or affirmation

📌 catches my eye: gets your attention quickly

📌 lively: bright, active, and full of life

Do you think that pictures on walls make a city nicer, or should walls stay plain?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 View Model Answer (Record first!)

"I think pictures add a splash of color to plain buildings. You know, plain grey walls can look a bit dull, so street art really brightens up the area and gives the neighborhood a warm feeling."

📌 add a splash of color: bring bright colors into a plain space

📌 dull: plain, quiet, and not interesting

📌 brightens up the area: makes a place seem happier and more appealing

When did you last look at a piece of art in a public place?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 View Model Answer (Record first!)

"Just a couple of days ago, actually. I was walking through the park near my house and stopped to look at a wooden sculpture. To be fair, I didn't fully understand it, but it was still pretty impressive."

📌 a couple of days ago: a short time back

📌 To be fair: stating a balanced or honest thought

📌 pretty impressive: quite good or striking

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Part 2: Individual Long Turn (Cue Card)

Topic Card ⏱️ 1 min prepare | 60-90 secs speak

Describe a picture, a wall painting or a piece of art in a public place that you have seen.

You should say:

where it is
when you first saw it
what it shows
and explain why you like it or do not like it.

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 View Model Answer (Part 2) (Record first!)

"Well, I'd like to tell you about a large wall painting in my hometown. It's on the side of an old library building near the town square. I first came across it about two years ago when I was walking home from class.

The painting shows a peaceful scene of local trees, birds, and children reading books under the sun. The colors used to be very bright, but now some parts look a bit faded, which actually gives it a nice old look.

I really like this mural because it brings life to what used to be a dull grey brick wall. Whenever I walk past it, it makes me feel relaxed and happy. You know, it shows how simple street art can change the mood of a whole street, and that's why it's my favourite piece of public art."

📌 I'd like to tell you about: a natural way to start a talk

📌 I first came across it: found or saw something for the first time by chance

📌 shows a peaceful scene: describes the content of an artwork

📌 brings life to: makes a place more lively and interesting

Speaking Practice: Street Art and Murals

Module 1: Street Art & Murals

How to use this lesson

Vocabulary Review

Collocation Matching

Useful Sentence Patterns

"I have seen ... several times."

"I first saw it when I was ..."

"It makes the place look ..."

"I think ... because ..."

How big is the biggest mural of Mural Arts Philadelphia, called "How Philly Moves"?

How many gallons of paint does an average Mural Arts mural need?

Speaking Practice

Part 1: Short Answer Questions

Have you ever painted or drawn something big, for example on a wall or on the ground?

Is there a colourful wall or a picture in your town that you like?

Do you think that pictures on walls make a city nicer, or should walls stay plain?

When did you last look at a piece of art in a public place?

Part 2: Individual Long Turn (Cue Card)

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