The project had a dual objective, focusing on the education of seniors and staff development: - For Participants (Seniors) Our goal was to create tools that would facilitate effective English language learning among people in late adulthood who wish to travel abroad and explore European cultures. - For Staff We aimed to increase the competences of adult education staff in conducting effective language education through the exchange of experience with international partners. - Digital Transformation Additionally, we sought to increase the use of digital tools (including AI) for learning among people aged 60+, thereby breaking down technological barriers and making the educational offer more appealing.
The project was established in response to the demographic ageing of European societies and the necessity to activate people aged 60+. The main premise for its implementation was the social exclusion and limited opportunities for seniors resulting from a lack of or low proficiency in the English language. In Poland, similar to the partner LUETEB (Italy), seniors wish to actively explore the world and learn about other cultures, yet they feel restricted by harmful stereotypes and the language barrier. The project aimed to directly counter this gap by: Providing Tools: Developing and making available free and tailored materials for senior English language learning. European Exchange of Experience and Knowledge: Combining the experiences of organisations working directly with seniors (Fundacja Karuzela, LUETEB) with the methodological expertise of EOI Carlota Remfry (Spain), which has successfully taught the 60+ group for years. The project addressed a real social need, aiming to create opportunities for seniors to achieve *activity, self-determination, and full participation in European.