A2 Level (Elementary)
- What is an opera?
- Describe what people wear to the opera.
- What instruments can you find in an opera house?
- Can you name a famous opera?
- What do you think happens in an opera story?
- Describe what an opera house looks like inside.
- What kind of people go to the opera?
- How do you think the music in opera sounds?
- Do you think opera is loud or quiet?
- What colors do you see in an opera house?
- How do singers in opera sound?
- What emotions do you feel when you see opera?
- Would you like to go to an opera? Why?
- What do you think “opera glasses” are used for?
- Can you act in an opera?
- What is a “performance” in opera?
- How do people act when they watch an opera?
- What is the difference between opera and a movie?
- Do you think opera is important? Why?
- What language do they sing in opera?
- Discuss the history of opera.
- How does opera differ from other forms of theater?
- Why is opera considered an important art form?
- Discuss the role of costumes in opera.
- How do opera singers train their voices?
- What themes are common in opera stories?
- How is an opera composed?
- Discuss the importance of the orchestra in opera.
- What is a libretto in opera?
- How do stage designs enhance an opera performance?
- Why are subtitles sometimes used in opera?
- Discuss the cultural significance of opera in different countries.
- How has opera evolved over the centuries?
- What is a famous opera house you know?
- How do modern productions differ from traditional opera?
- Discuss the role of technology in opera production.
- What makes a great opera singer?
- How do you appreciate an opera performance?
- What challenges do opera companies face today?
- How do opera performances engage the audience?
- Analyze the influence of opera on popular culture.
- Discuss the psychological impact of opera music on the audience.
- Evaluate the role of opera in preserving cultural heritage.
- Examine the financial aspects of producing an opera.
- Discuss the interaction between music, narrative, and visual elements in opera.
- How do opera companies innovate while maintaining tradition?
- Debate the accessibility of opera to general audiences.
- Discuss the impact of live broadcasts and digital platforms on opera’s popularity.
- Analyze the portrayal of gender and power in classic operas.
- How does opera address social and political themes?
- Discuss the challenges of translating opera into different languages.
- Evaluate the role of criticism in the development of opera.
- How does the acoustics of an opera house affect performance?
- Discuss the future of opera in the digital age.
- Analyze the role of celebrity singers in opera’s popularity.
- How do operas reflect the societies in which they were created?
- Discuss the importance of patronage and sponsorship in opera.
- Evaluate the impact of opera festivals on local communities.
- How does opera engage with contemporary issues?
- Discuss the balance between vocal performance and acting in opera.
C1 Level (Advanced)
- Critique the evolution of operatic styles from baroque to modern.
- Discuss the contribution of opera to the development of classical music.
- Analyze the symbolism and motifs in operatic narratives.
- Evaluate the impact of opera on national identity and cultural diplomacy.
- Examine the intersection of opera and visual arts.
- Discuss the ethical considerations in modern productions of historical operas.
- Analyze the adaptation of literary works into opera.
- Debate the role of opera as a medium for social critique.
- Evaluate the significance of live performance in the age of digital media.
- Discuss the challenges of directing opera.
C2 Level (Proficiency)
- Analyze the role of opera in the cultural canon and its relevance today.
- Critique the balance between musical complexity and narrative clarity in opera.
- Discuss the influence of globalisation on opera production and reception.
- Examine the role of avant-garde movements in opera.
- Debate the future of opera in the context of cultural and technological shifts.
- Analyze the representation of race and ethnicity in opera.
- Discuss the interplay between opera and political power throughout history.
- Evaluate the role of opera in the digital and multimedia landscape.
- Critique the commercialization of opera and its impact on artistic integrity.
- Analyze the challenges and opportunities for opera in cultural education.
