WHY ELSE WAS MICHELANGELO SUCCESSFUL?

This topic helps us understand why Michelangelo was a successful person, not only because he was a talented artist, but for other reasons too. We learn to talk about qualities, habits, and reasons for success.

We use the past simple and “was/were” to talk about his life, and we also introduce the phrase “Why else” to ask for additional reasons.

Examples:

Michelangelo was successful because he worked very hard.
He was also successful because he was creative.
Why else was he successful? He studied with great teachers.
He didn’t give up when things were difficult.

📚 GRAMMAR (with examples)

1. “Why else” in Questions

We use “Why else” to ask for another reason.

Examples:

Why was he successful?
Why else was he successful? → Because he had passion and talent.

2. Past Simple Tense

Use to describe past facts and actions.

Examples:

He studied hard.
He created many great works.
He didn’t stop learning.

3. Because / Also / Too

Useful for giving reasons.

Examples:

He was successful because he worked hard.
He was also creative.
He was a great sculptor, and a painter too.

🗂️ VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

Reason – Why something happens or is true.
Hard-working – A person who works a lot and with energy.
Creative – A person who has new and original ideas.
Focus – The ability to pay attention.
Discipline – Control and order in actions.
Learn – To get knowledge or skills.
Practice – To do something many times to improve.
Effort – Hard work or energy used for something.
Challenge – Something difficult to do.
Passion – A strong love for something.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

He was successful because...
He didn’t stop learning.
He had strong focus and passion.
He faced many challenges.
He was creative and disciplined.
He worked for many years.
He never gave up.
Why else was he successful?

✏️ SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

Michelangelo was successful because he was creative.
He studied art and practiced every day.
He had passion and discipline.

Negative Sentences

He wasn’t lazy.
He didn’t give up easily.
He didn’t stop learning.

Questions

Why was Michelangelo successful?
Did he study hard?
Why else was he successful?

Answers

He was successful because he worked hard.
Yes, he studied with great teachers.
He was also successful because he loved art.

🗣️ Long CONVERSATION

David: I know Michelangelo was a great sculptor. But why else was he successful?
Laura: He was very hard-working. He didn’t stop until the work was perfect.
David: Did he study art when he was young?
Laura: Yes, he studied in Florence with great artists.
David: Was he creative?
Laura: Yes, very creative! He had many new ideas.
David: What about problems? Did he have some?
Laura: Yes, but he didn’t give up. He worked through every challenge.
David: That’s why people still remember him.
Laura: Exactly. His success came from talent, passion, and effort.

📖 Long READING

Michelangelo was not only a great artist, but also a very hard-working and focused person. He practiced his art every day. He studied with famous teachers and learned many techniques. He didn’t stop when things were difficult.

Michelangelo was successful because he had strong discipline. He planned his work and worked for many hours. He loved art very much. This passion helped him become one of the most famous artists in the world.

He didn’t work just for money. He worked because he loved to create. He used his hands, his mind, and his heart. That’s why his art is still important today.