Build Art Vocabulary and Confidence for EAL Learners
EAL Art Vocabulary is a free classroom resource designed to support students who are learning English while studying GCSE or A Level Art & Design. It combines accessible subject vocabulary, visual cues and adaptable language prompts to support practical work, classroom discussion and clearer annotation.
Free for classroom and educational use. Please retain the copyright notice included in each file.
What is Included?
This resource helps EAL learners understand and use important Art & Design vocabulary in meaningful classroom contexts. Teachers can introduce selected words alongside demonstrations, artworks and practical activities, while students can use the prompts during discussion, annotation and reflection.
The resource includes:
How to Use the EAL Art Vocabulary Resource
Introduce vocabulary through practical examples, demonstrations and images rather than presenting words in isolation. Select a small group of relevant terms for each lesson and give students repeated opportunities to hear, say, read and apply them during meaningful Art & Design activities.
Suitable for GCSE and A Level Art & Design
The resource can support Fine Art, Photography and Graphic Communication students across different examination boards. Teachers can adapt the editable Word version to match current projects, students’ levels of English and the vocabulary needed for particular practical processes.
Classroom Use and Copyright
This resource may be printed, edited and used with students within your own school, college or educational setting. It must not be sold, repackaged, uploaded to another website, shared publicly or distributed commercially. Copyright remains with Portfolio to A Star and Ian Bradbury.