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Oxford Read and Discover Level 1 Art by Richard Northcott Read by Davis Brooks Introduction Artists make art.
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Oxford Read and Discover Level 1 Art by Richard Northcott Read by Davis Brooks Introduction Artists make art.
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Art can be pictures or sculptures. Can you draw pictures?
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Maybe you're an artist too.
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What can you see in art?
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Where can you see art?
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Discover!
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Now read and discover more about art.
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Chapter 1.
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Artists Artists look at our world.
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They look at people, animals, and things.
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We can look at art and see our world in a new way.
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Artists like colors.
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Look at the red colors in this picture.
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What other colors can you see?
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Artists like shapes.
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Look at this picture of a mountain.
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The mountain is in Japan.
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There aren't many colors in this picture,
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but there are nice shapes.
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Chapter 2 People Many artists paint people.
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This picture is by an artist from Spain.
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There aren't many colors in this picture,
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but it's a nice picture.
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The boy is happy.
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He's with his dog.
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This picture is by an artist from England.
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There are two girls and a boy.
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They are with a teacher,
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but they aren't at school.
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They are under a tree.
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The teacher is very young.
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Can you see the cat?
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Discover!
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Some artists look in a mirror and paint their face.
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Chapter 3 Animals Can you stand by a lion?
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No, you can't.
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Lions are beautiful, but they can eat you.
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Can you stand by a picture of a lion?
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Yes, you can.
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Now you can see its eyes,
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its ears, and its fur.
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Animals in art are great.
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You can stand by a picture of an animal and really look at the animal.
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In this picture, there are six birds.
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They are by the ocean.
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You can see their reflections in the water.
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Discover!
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This bird in Australia is an amazing artist.
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It makes a beautiful home.
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Chapter 4 Lines and Shapes Look at this picture of boats on a river.
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The artist draws dark lines for the boats and light lines for the shadows on the water.
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Artists draw lines with a pencil or a pen.
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They draw colored lines with a crayon.
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Artists make shapes with lines and colors.
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There are lots of shapes in art.
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Look at this picture of a bedroom.
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Can you find these shapes?
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Chapter 5 Colors Some artists use brushes and paints.
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They put the paints on a palette.
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Artists mix paints.
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They make new colors.
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Red and blue make purple.
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Blue and yellow make green.
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Red and yellow make orange.
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Many artists like the color blue.
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Blue is the color of the sky.
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It's the color of the ocean, too.
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Look at all the blue colors in this picture.
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Discover!
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Ultramarine is the name of a beautiful blue color.
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It comes from stones in Asia.
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Chapter 6 Sculptures Some artists use hammers and chisels.
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They make sculptures from stone.
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These artists are in Cambodia.
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What color are the sculptures?
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You can see stone sculptures in parks.
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Stone is a good material for sculptures.
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It's good in hot weather and in cold, rainy weather.
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Artists make sculptures from wood, too.
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This artist makes sculptures of goats.
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His sculptures are small, but they are great.
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Look at his chisels.
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There are lots of them.
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Chapter 7.
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Materials Let's look at materials in art.
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Paper, stone, and wood are materials.
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Fabric is a material too.
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Some artists make pictures with fabric.
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This fabric picture is from Peru.
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It's a picture of a soccer game.
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There are 12 players.
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There are some fans, too.
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How many fans are there?
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Some artists make sculptures with amazing materials.
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Look at these sculptures of people.
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What's the material in these sculptures?
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It's cans!
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Discover!
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At the beach, artists make sculptures with sand.
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Here's a car!
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Chapter 8 Museums Where can you see art?
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You can see art in museums.
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Many cities have a museum.
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One big museum is the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in the USA.
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Thousands of people go to this museum every week.
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Some museums are amazing.
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The Guggenheim Museum in Spain has amazing shapes.
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Can you find these shapes?
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There are lots of books and websites about art and artists.
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Read more about art.
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Learn about great artists.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will explore the fascinating world of art through the eyes of various artists. By engaging with the transcript from Oxford Read and Discover Level 1 Art, you will practice vocabulary related to artists, their subjects, and different art forms, enhancing your English speaking proficiency. This lesson focuses on how to observe and discuss visual elements like colors, shapes, and the subjects of art, such as people and animals. You will also learn how to express your thoughts and discover your perspective on art. This is an excellent opportunity for IELTS speaking practice as you develop descriptive language skills in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Artists - Individuals who create art, such as paintings or sculptures.
  • Shapes - The form of objects in art, like the outlines of mountains or figures.
  • Colors - Visual properties of art, influencing moods and interpretations.
  • Animals - Subjects of many artworks that evoke emotion and interest.
  • Reflection - The image of something seen in water, enhancing the beauty in art.
  • Discover - To learn or find out more information about art and its elements.
  • Happy - An emotion that can be expressed through art, often depicted in people's faces.
  • Picture - A visual representation created by an artist.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience, try using a shadowing app while practicing with the transcript. Shadowing involves repeating what you hear immediately after a speaker, which is particularly effective if you mimic the speed and tone in this video. Pay attention to the rhythm and intonation used in describing various artworks. Start by listening to short segments (one or two sentences at a time) before speaking along with the audio. This focused practice helps improve your English speaking practice as it trains your mouth and ears to recognize and produce the sounds of the language accurately. As you develop your shadow speech skills, remember to visualize the art being described, as this will deepen your understanding and help you form your observations. Use these techniques regularly to prepare for your IELTS speaking practice and build your confidence in discussing complex topics like art.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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