Two teams of strong oxen pull ploughs across a wide French field. Farmers walk beside them.
Why it's great for language
Animals working with people on the land — clean lexis for animals, jobs and weather, and for 'they are …-ing' at A1–A2.
A gentle note
Rosa Bonheur's work fits animals, jobs & occupations, nature better than "present simple". Try one of those focuses, or pick another artist from the gallery.
Set the room
Shape the lesson
The painting adapts to your focus — chosen now: Ploughing in the Nivernais.
Language focus
Pick one thing your students will actually walk out able to do.
Duration
One thing about your class — and the lesson will feel built for them.
Optional — but teachers who add this say the lesson lands better.
A complete lesson, painted around Ploughing in the Nivernais.
