A seriously strange hobby: extreme ironing

A hobby or a chore? - Questions

Describe the picture.

Where is this man?
How is he dressed?
What should he be doing in these clothes and at this place?
What is he really doing?
What impression do you have of this picture?

The wonderful world of extreme ironing – Vidéo

Extrait étudié : jusqu'à 1:29.

The wonderful world of extreme ironing – Questions

(Until 0'46) Watch the beginning of the video and answer the following questions.

1.Can you describe the situation?

Where are they?
How are they dressed?
What are they doing?
What are they carrying?

2.Where is the man ironing clothes?

(From 0'46 to 1'03) Listen to the man's presentation of extreme ironing.

3. Why does he say that this hobby combine something boring and something exciting?

4. According to this man, what must you enjoy if you want to try this unique hobby?

(From 1'03) Look at the pictures until the end of the video selection.

5.Can you find at least two unusual places where people practice extreme ironing?

Vocabulary tip:

ironing board:planche à repasser

The wonderful world of extreme ironing – Let's play!

The sport of extreme ironing - Questions

Read the text carefully.

1. Can you highlight the words/expressions related to:

the exciting aspect of extreme ironingin blue?
the required conditions to practice extreme ironingin yellow?

2. Underline the sentence which summarizes the origins of extreme ironing.

3. Can you find two events which prove that this is a popular sport?

4. Share your opinion.

Do you consider extreme ironing a real sport?
Why can you say it is impressive?

The sport of extreme ironing - Activité

You are hired by a new local club of extreme ironing. At the annual city hall convention for clubs and leisure, you are asked to present extreme ironing to convince people to join the club.

You must be ready to describe this hobby in a one-minute presentation:

talk about the way it is done,
say why it is exciting,
convince people to try it.

Use the information from your documents to find vocabulary and ideas.