Objectives of the project: - to develop teaching methods and techniques - to expand knowledge of Austrian culture - to explore and reflect on Austrian stereotypes in Austria and EU countries - to acquire partners for a school exchange - to motivate students to learn German - to promote EU funding of teacher trainings Number of participants: 1 Participant’s profile: a Polish teacher of German with 13 years of teaching experience Initiative description: Participation in an in-service training in Salzburg (Austria) Methods used during the project: - audio-visual method (modern technologies and ICT) - individual work and group work with course books and materials enhancing teaching German - practice and knowledge in a multi-cultural context - exchange of pedagogical information and experience in teaching Assumed benefits: - development of own teaching skills using variety of methods - organisation of a school exchange - raising students’ motivation to learn German - building tolerance and awareness of other cultures among students and teachers