Smoke, sweat and tears: my initiation into Estonia’s sauna sisterhood
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
What is (someone/ something) like?
To force ((someone) to do something)
To encourage ((someone) to do something)
To release (something/ someone)
I had been told I could move to a lower level if I got too hot
To stroke (someone/ something)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. In summary, what does this article talk about?
2. What was said about the history of saunas and ‘Smoke Sauna Sisterhood’?
3. How did Rachel describe her experience at the sauna in Mooska?
4. How did Rachel describe her experience at the sauna in Noblessner?
5. What did Rachel say at the end of the article about saunas in Britain?
6. How would you have felt if you had been in Rachel’s shoes?
7. Are you going to replicate Rachel’s holiday for yourself?
8. Would you like to watch ‘Smoke Sauna Sisterhood’?
9. Which sauna would you prefer to visit, Mooska or Noblessner?
10. Is there a big sauna culture in your native country?
11. Have you had any interesting sauna (or similar) experiences?
12. Do you think that saunas have health benefits?
13. What current health trends do you know about?
14. How do you boost your mood in the winter?
15. Do you like to go on winter holidays?