The course takes place in Edinburgh, capital of Scotland, a UNESCO World Heritage City. The course includes information on the different UK education systems and also on Scotland’s culture and history. The courses are fun and motivating and take place in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The courses are not suitable for beginners. The training sessions are delivered in English. Participants will be encouraged to speak English as much as possible in social situations and on the cultural excursions. Aims of the course are: • To update participants’ competence and discursive skills in English • To enhance methodological expertise in the teaching of English • To update vocabulary, consolidate and gain new ideas and materials for use in the classroom • To use internet and other ICT resources in class • To use published, authentic and audio-visual material in class • To develop cultural awareness and understanding of contemporary Britain • To share experience and ideas with colleagues from other European regions Teachers will receive a certificate at the end of the week and will also have the opportunity to join a Europe/UK-wide network of all participants. (Information taken from the website of "Confluence Scotland".) I'm really looking forward to exchanging ideas with English teachers from all over Europe. Furthermore I hope to gain insight into the Scottish education system as well as other intercultural ideas which I hopefully can use for my English lessons at home.