The third expert meeting of the project "A toolkit for implementing integrated didactics in language education" took place on 18–19 November 2025 in Graz. During the two intensive working days, the team made significant progress on various core components of the project. The meeting focused on refining the toolkit’s structure (Output 2), formulating guiding questions for the rationale (Output 1), and creating an initial outline for the showcase (Output 3). Throughout the sessions, the team collaborated on text formats, content alignment, and preparations for the 2026 workshop.

A central part of the meeting was the dialogue with the ECML Secretariat and the programme consultant. This proved valuable for clarifying organisational aspects and strengthening the project’s progression into its third year. These discussions helped consolidate the work plan for 2026 and identify priorities for the next development phase.

Beyond the formal sessions, the meeting also featured a highly appreciated social highlight: two evening gatherings with Polish pierogi, generously brought by Elżbieta SIELANKO-BYFORD. These gatherings provided an opportunity for informal exchange and contributed to the strong collaborative spirit.

Author: Christian Koch, project coordinator

• ECML project website “A toolkit for implementing integrated didactics in language education” (2024-27) (available in English and French): www.ecml.at/integrateddidactics