Future Tense: Everyone Deserves a Pen-Friend

The main goal of the project is to strengthen older adults’ language, digital, and creative competencies through arts-based learning and international “pen pal” relationships, thereby promoting inclusion and active participation in European adult education.

The project helps older learners access useful educational content by combining intuitive English language learning, basic artificial intelligence, and online tools with creative workshops that lead to collaboratively created learning materials (lesson plans, tarot-inspired cards, and memory cards).

The project is implemented in line with the objectives and priorities of Erasmus+ Adult Education, particularly in the areas of inclusion, digital transformation, and the promotion of high-quality, learner-centered, non-formal adult education.

Partner organizations show strong interest in intergenerational and senior education, creative methods, and international cooperation through “pen pal” exchanges and mobility programs. There is a need to move away from traditional, lecture-based adult education models toward experience-based approaches grounded in collaboration and intercultural learning that do not discriminate negatively based on age. The project’s objectives are realistic and clearly address the needs of both the participating organizations and the older target group.

Location: Budapest
Date: February 1–5, 2026 (3-day workshop + 2 travel days)

Participants: 8 instructors

Location: Budapest, Szentendre, Csobánka
Date: March 15–21, 2026 (5-day workshop + 2 travel days)

Participants: 30 seniors and 8 instructors

Location: Włocławek
Date: April 19–23, 2026 (3-day workshop + 2 travel days)

Participants: 8 instructors