Mobility for Lifelong Learners
2024-1-DE02-KA122-ADU-000229383
Mobility for Lifelong Learners (Mobility4LLL) is an Erasmus+ Short Project that enables language participants at the ZWW to go abroad on a short group trip. The participation of adult learners is new to the Erasmus+ program. Stays abroad offer insights into other countries, working methods and cultures, they strengthen European values and the participants' understanding of democracy. The project Mobility 4LLL includes preparatory visits and group mobility to France and Spain, preceded by digital language courses and tandem partnerships to prepare participants linguistically and culturally. It enhances European mobility across generations and promotes innovative learning and multilateral knowledge exchange. The project starts on September 1, 2024, and lasts 18 months.
Current Update on Mobility4LLL
News and Dates:
- Spanish-German Tandem: Took place on Mondays – September 22, 29, October 6, and 13, 2024.
- French-German Online Tandem: Took place on Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2025.
- Group Mobility to Dijon: Took place in October 2025.
- Group Mobility to Valencia: Planned for February 2026.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Further information will be added on the homepage.
For questions and registration, feel free to contact mobility4LLL@zww.uni-mainz.de
Regular Meetings in Preparation for the Mobilities to Dijon and Valencia
Our French and Spanish Erasmus+ groups meet regularly to prepare for the upcoming mobilities to Dijon and Valencia. If you are interested, please write a message to mobility4LLL@zww.uni-mainz.de. Meetings take place on the JGU campus once a month and last for about one hour.
The main goals of these meetings are to:
- Share important project information directly with participants and answer questions related to the project
- Gradually develop the mobility programme together
- Allow them to prepare and give short presentations on topics of their interest
These meetings are a great opportunity to practice the language further, stay informed, get involved, and contribute to the planning process.
Kickoff First Erasmus+ Mobility for Adult Learners – Dijon 2025
From October 6 to 11, 2025, a group 50+, learners accompanied by the ZWW, took part in the first Erasmus+ mobility of our institution.
The destination: Dijon, France, hosted by our valued partners at the Université de Bourgogne Europe.
The group received a warm welcome from the university during the opening session in the Salle des Actes, which marked the beginning of an inspiring week filled with cultural discovery and international exchange.
The programme included:
- Cultural visits to Dijon’s historic landmarks such as the Jardin Darcy, Jardin de l’Arquebuse, and the Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne.
- Tandem sessions and presentations at the Centre de Langues, promoting linguistic and intercultural interaction with the French participants.
- A day trip to Beaune, exploring the Burgundy region’s cultural and culinary heritage.
- And a farewell celebration at the Maison Rhénanie-Palatinat, filled with laughter, friendship, and shared memories.
The week was a wonderful success — combining learning, culture, and connection.
It was deeply rewarding to see how much our participants enjoyed every activity returning home enriched and inspired. We are so proud of them for their enthusiasm and their willingness to do presentations in French
We thank our hosts in Dijon for their hospitality and look forward to many more mobility experiences to come!
Second preparatory meeting to Dijon – 3rd of June 2025
On the 3rd of June 2025, the second preparatory meeting for the upcoming mobility to Dijon took place, bringing together participants to discuss key aspects of the programme. The session was scheduled for an hour and included discussions on photo consent, potential cultural visits in Dijon—such as the municipal library, the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin—as well as a presentation by one participant on the cultural history of France titled Esprit und Leidenschaft. Feedback from the preparatory visit to Valencia was shared. Important upcoming dates for the mobility preparation and travel to Dijon were also confirmed.
Preparatory Visit to Valencia for November 2025 Mobility Group – 16 May 2025
On 16.05.2025, the head of ZWW Dr. Beate Hörr, the head of ZWW International Iris Thimm-Netenjakob, and the 50+ Spanish teacher Marta Rojas Toro were in Valencia for a preparatory visit. In November 2025, a group mobility for 50+ participants is planned.
Together with our partners from the University of Valencia(UV), we worked intensively on both the strategic framework and pedagogical components of the upcoming programme. The meetings and local visits provided valuable insights and contributed significantly to the preparation and alignment of expectations.
This productive exchange has laid a strong foundation for the success of our "Mobility4LLL" initiative in Spain. We warmly thank our hosts for their hospitality and constructive collaboration.
Preparatory Visit to Dijon for October 2025 Mobility Group – 15 April 2025
On 15.04.2025, the head of ZWW Dr. Beate Hörr, the head of ZWW International Iris Thimm-Netenjakob, ZWW Dijon responsible Agathe Kapche Fotso and 50+ French teacher François Calentier were in Dijon for a preparatory visit. In October 2025 a group mobility of 50+ participants is planned. Together with our partners from the Université of Bourgogne Europe (UBE), we worked intensively on the program's strategic and pedagogical aspects. The discussions and city visits laid an important foundation for the success of our "Mobility4LLL" project. We are grateful for the warm welcome and the valuable exchange that made this visit so productive.
