Time, economic resources, family problems and motivation are the most common reasons which prevent many European citizens from taking advantage of adult learning opportunities. The project CASCADE aimed to tackle some negative attitudinal barriers to learning, attitudes arising from difficulties related to social disadvantage, lack of confidence, age perception or general lack of motivation. Starting from an analysis of the previous didactic methodological experiences of the partner institutions in Italy, UK, Denmark, Romania and Spain, certain thematic areas relating to the European dimension in the education of adults were identified. A short modular course for raising awareness of and teaching these aspects was developed, which could be used in similar institutions in the partner countries. The course tackled questions of European citizenship, lifelong learning and the importance of language learning, using techniques of empowerment. Due to the modular set-up of the course, it was easy to spread out (cascading) the themes identified and developed in the first stage of the project. The project contributed to the improvement of adult education, provoked first changes in the organisation of adult education, disseminated new and existing concepts and practices among the partner institutions and spread the concept of lifelong learning among learners and local communities. It also raised the motivation of adult learners to learn languages. The Learning Partnership developed not only a CD, a DVD, and a publication "Adults in Europe", but organised also seven seminars on the issues during the project life cycle and developed two learning modules, one for teachers in adult education and one for adult learners. The project partners used intensively a computer mediated communication approach and this enhanced also their ICT competences. Project results were disseminated widely and supported the "cascading effect" – motivating others to use the results for own projects and changes in their institutions - and the sustainability of the results.