Speaking practice: answer out loud for one minute
What is art, in your opinion?
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12 conversation questions about art and creativity
- 1What is art, in your opinion?
- 2Can creativity be taught, or is it something you're born with?
- 3Should governments fund the arts?
- 4Is digital art as valuable as traditional art?
- 5Can AI-generated images be called art?
- 6What piece of art has affected you most?
- 7Why do some artworks sell for millions?
- 8Should art always have a message?
- 9Are schools doing enough to encourage creativity?
- 10Do you have a creative outlet?
- 11Is street art vandalism or culture?
- 12How would society be different without art?
Useful phrases
- Art is subjective, but...
- It really resonated with me.
- I'd draw a distinction between... and...
- It's in the eye of the beholder.
- It challenges the viewer to...
- I'm torn on this one.
- Creativity thrives when...
- It's more about... than...
Key vocabulary
- subjective
- based on personal feelings and opinions
- resonate
- feel meaningful or familiar to someone
- creative outlet
- an activity that lets you express yourself
- masterpiece
- an outstanding piece of work
- provocative
- intended to cause a strong reaction
- patron
- a person who supports artists with money
Sample answer
What is art, in your opinion?
For me, art is anything made with the intention of making people feel or think something. That's a broad definition, I know, and art is subjective. A painting that leaves one person cold can completely resonate with someone else. I'd draw a distinction between art and decoration, though: decoration makes a space pleasant, while art usually asks something of you.
Practise "Art and creativity" with a real partner
Questions are easier to remember once you've answered them out loud. Start a live 1-on-1 video call and use this topic to get the conversation going.
Practise this topic liveHow to practise this topic
- Answer each question in at least two or three sentences.
- Try to use two of the useful phrases and one new word in every answer.
- With a partner, ask a follow-up question like "Why?" or "Can you give an example?"
- Alone, record your one-minute answer and listen back for one thing to improve.