ESL Conversation Questions – Drawing

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What colors do you like to use when you draw?
2. Can you draw animals? Which ones?
3. Do you prefer drawing or painting?
4. What do you draw when you are happy?
5. Do you like drawing with pencils or markers?
6. Have you ever taken a drawing class?
7. Do you draw better with your hands or on a computer?
8. Who is your favorite cartoon character?
9. Can you draw your family?
10. What is easier to draw: flowers or cars?
11. Do you like to draw alone or with friends?
12. What do you think about when you are drawing?
13. Have you ever drawn something for a friend?
14. Do you like to draw from your imagination?
15. What is the biggest thing you have ever drawn?
16. Can you draw in a different style?
17. Have you ever drawn something funny?
18. Do you have drawings on your walls at home?
19. What do you feel when you see a beautiful drawing?
20. Would you like to be a professional artist?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. How does drawing make you feel?
2. What inspires you to draw?
3. Can you describe your favorite drawing by someone else?
4. How has your drawing style changed over time?
5. What subjects are challenging for you to draw?
6. Do you think drawing is a natural talent or a learned skill?
7. How do you think technology has changed drawing?
8. Who is your favorite artist and why?
9. How do you decide what to draw?
10. Do you think drawing can tell a story?
11. Have you ever used drawing to express your feelings?
12. What materials do you prefer to use for drawing?
13. How do you think drawing benefits children?
14. Do you think it’s important to study art in school?
15. What do you think about abstract art?
16. How do you feel about sharing your drawings with others?
17. What role does drawing play in different cultures?
18. How do you practice and improve your drawing skills?
19. Do you think drawings can communicate messages as effectively as words?
20. How do you think drawing influences our perception of the world?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. In what ways can drawing be considered a form of communication?
2. How do different cultures influence artistic styles in drawing?
3. Do you believe that digital art is as valuable as traditional art?
4. How can drawing be used as a therapeutic tool?
5. What are the similarities and differences between drawing and other art forms?
6. How do you think the role of drawing has evolved over time?
7. Can you discuss the importance of perspective in drawing?
8. How does one’s emotional state influence their style of drawing?
9. What do you think about the use of color psychology in art?
10. How can drawing contribute to societal change?
11. What are your thoughts on the balance between realism and abstraction in art?
12. How do you interpret the saying, “Every picture tells a story”?
13. What impact does the choice of medium (e.g., pencil, ink, digital) have on the art?
14. Can you discuss a famous drawing that has had a significant impact on society?
15. What are the challenges and advantages of life drawing?
16. How does one’s cultural background influence their artistic expression?
17. What are the ethical considerations in drawing, especially regarding representation?
18. Can you compare traditional and contemporary drawing techniques?
19. How does the art of drawing reflect the history and values of a society?
20. What are your thoughts on the future of drawing as an art form?

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. How does the concept of negative space apply to drawing?
2. Can you discuss the role of proportion and scale in creating realistic drawings?
3. How do you think online platforms have influenced the art of drawing?
4. What are the implications of AI-generated art for traditional drawing?
5. Can you discuss the intersection of drawing and other visual arts in multimedia works?
6. How does the cultural context of an artist influence their drawing style?
7. What are the challenges artists face in maintaining originality in their drawings?
8. Can you analyze the use of symbolism in drawings?
9. How do you think drawing contributes to personal and cultural identity?
10. What is your perspective on the debate between art for art’s sake vs. art as social commentary?

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Can you critique the evolution of drawing styles through different art movements?
2. How do philosophical theories of aesthetics apply to the art of drawing?
3. Discuss the role of drawing in exploring and challenging societal norms.
4. Can you compare the narrative power of drawing to that of literature?
5. What are your thoughts on the intersection of technology and traditional drawing techniques?
6. How does the concept of postmodernism manifest in contemporary drawing?
7. Discuss the implications of globalization on artistic styles and themes in drawing.
8. Can you analyze the role of drawing in political and social activism?
9. How does drawing challenge or reinforce cultural stereotypes?
10. Discuss the impact of consumer culture on the art of drawing.