1. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

2. „A model for interactive e-learning to enhance vocational conversation and to arouse intercultural awareness in the hospitality sector.“ Project: eCuisine LLP-LDV-TOI-12-AT-0003 www.ecuisine-project.eu PROJECT IDEA

3. BACKGROUND increasing mobility quality conversation using new media Project: eCuisine LLP-LDV-TOI-12-AT-0003 www.ecuisine-project.eu Very often it is the quick/immediate response to simple questions, such as when ordering meals from a menu in a foreign country that initiates customer satisfaction and intercultural understanding.

4. MILESTONES Project: eCuisine LLP-LDV-TOI-12-AT-0003 www.ecuisine-project.eu Analysis and selection of national dishes and drinks Verbal description and translation Development and implementation of apps Development of an accompanying learning program and learning materials for formal and informal learners in the catering and hospitality field Development of DVD learning software Train the trainer- program eCuisine

5. OUTPUT mobile apps language learning programme interactive e-learning tools train the trainer programme Project: eCuisine LLP-LDV-TOI-12-AT-0003 www.ecuisine-project.eu

6. BENEFITS for the region professional qualification of service personnel awareness and affinity for traditional cuisine sensible approach to food culture Project: eCuisine LLP-LDV-TOI-12-AT-0003 www.ecuisine-project.eu

7. BENEFITS for the hospitality sector quick and easy access to information visualised products for customised presentations customer-oriented service due to improved language skills Project: eCuisine LLP-LDV-TOI-12-AT-0003 www.ecuisine-project.eu

8. BENEFITS for educational institutions innovative language learning with new types of learning material practical intercultural experiences Project: eCuisine LLP-LDV-TOI-12-AT-0003 www.ecuisine-project.eu

9. SUSTAINABILITY awareness and respect of other cultures understanding of cuisine as cultural asset linking education and industry Project: eCuisine LLP-LDV-TOI-12-AT-0003 www.ecuisine-project.eu „eCuisine“ contributes essentially to intercultural understanding in tourism.

10. PROJECT PARTNERS The partnership with international software developers links education and industry. associated partner supported by Project: eCuisine LLP-LDV-TOI-12-AT-0003 www.ecuisine-project.eu

11. PROJECT CONSORTIUM Project: eCuisine LLP-LDV-TOI-12-AT-0003 www.ecuisine-project.eu Networking with experienced partners will promise interesting results and developments for education in tourism.

12. THANK YOU Project: eCuisine LLP-LDV-TOI-12-AT-0003 www.ecuisine-project.eu for more information please contact: Sundars Vaidesvarans Lecturer Turiba University Riga, Latvia sundars@turiba.lv www.ecuisine-project.eu