To get to know each other leads to better mutual understanding (2008)

This CD-Rom examines the place of intercultural competence in the language classroom, based on the example of the "Gulliver" Internet forum, with contributors from 23 classes in 22 different European countries.The CD is targeted primarily at school teachers wishing to teach intercultural competence as well as language learners, textbook authors and curriculum developers. The instrument can above all be used in setting up an intercultural forum or for preparing lessons for language classes.It includes:* methodological sections;* information and practical advice;* a first-hand description of the experience of the Czech class participating in the forum;* the list of topics addressed by the students based around three main themes -Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow - and the approach applied;* a selection of students' contributions illustrating the type of class work that may be carried out on an intercultural forum