The Life Begins At Sixty Learning Library
Your friendly little corner of the internet for getting to grips with AI.
Fancy learning something new? You've come to the right place.
Whether you're wondering what ChatGPT actually does, want to create something amazing with AI, or fancy exploring a new skill that might even earn you a little extra income, we've got you covered.
Everything here is explained in plain English, with practical examples, easy-to-follow tutorials and the occasional terrible joke.
We're especially here for the over-60s, but curiosity doesn't check your birth certificate. Everyone's welcome.
"Come on in. The learning's free, the kettle's on, and nobody's going to ask you to explain what a gigabyte is."
Browse the shelves
Pick a subject, have a browse and learn at your own pace. No homework unless you fancy giving yourself some.
New to AI? Start here. We'll explain the basics, introduce ChatGPT and help you take your first steps without getting tangled in technical jargon.
Discover how AI can help with writing, cooking, planning holidays, hobbies, organising everyday tasks and making life that little bit easier.
Fancy making pictures, writing stories or creating videos without appearing on camera? Discover what AI can help you create.
Explore how AI can help with small businesses, digital products, marketing, online projects and developing potentially valuable new skills. We're interested in realistic opportunities, not get-rich-quick promises.
Learn to recognise suspicious emails, online scams, misleading AI content and common digital risks without frightening yourself half to death.
Friendly, honest introductions to AI tools worth exploring, including what they do, who they're suitable for and whether they cost anything.
The library
Short lessons, practical examples and absolutely no exams at the end.
Showing 6 tutorials.
A plain-English tour of ChatGPT: what it is, how a conversation works, what the free version gives you and where it can go wrong.
About 6 minutes to read
Read Tutorial: What Is ChatGPT and What Can It Actually Do?Five ready-to-use prompts for everyday life — a friendly email, a simple meal, a cheap day out, a new hobby and explaining something complicated.
About 7 minutes to read
Read Tutorial: Five Everyday Things You Can Ask ChatGPT TodayThe one simple habit that turns vague answers into useful ones — how to give AI context, ask follow-up questions and request a fix.
About 6 minutes to read
Read Tutorial: How to Get Better Answers From ChatGPTAn honest, realistic introduction to exploring extra income with AI — what it can help with, what it can't, and what to watch out for.
About 8 minutes to read
Read Tutorial: Can AI Help You Earn Extra Income?Calm, practical steps for recognising emails that impersonate AI companies and tech services — and what to do instead of clicking.
About 6 minutes to read
Read Tutorial: How to Spot a Suspicious AI EmailA step-by-step exercise to create an original poem, story or greeting with ChatGPT — plus an honest look at AI images and video.
About 5 minutes to read
Read Tutorial: Make Your First AI-Assisted Creative ProjectThe gentle route in
Everyone starts somewhere. Even the people who now talk about AI as though they invented it. 😂
Learn what artificial intelligence actually is.
Complete the five interactive exercises on our AI Made Easy page.
Choose a practical tutorial and try something helpful in your everyday life.
Something new I'm learning
Believe it or not, AI can help you create videos, presentations and other creative content without needing an expensive camera, a recording studio or a face made for television.
I'm Phil, and I've recently started learning how to create AI-assisted videos myself. I've been amazed by what's possible, and I'm going to share what I learn, including the mistakes, the surprises and the bits that make me laugh.
We'll also explore how these skills might be useful for hobbies, businesses and potentially earning additional income.
But no promises of overnight riches. If making money were as easy as pressing a button, we'd all be doing it from a beach somewhere.
AI Video Tutorials — Coming Soon
Our promise
We'll explain things without unnecessary technical jargon.
Useful information, practical lessons and accessible resources before any paid recommendations.
We'll explain the work, costs and risks involved in exploring additional income.
Whether you're 35, 60 or 85, you'll never be made to feel silly for asking a question.
"You're not behind. You're just discovering something new. And that's a wonderful place to start."
Free guide — coming soon
We're putting together a free, practical guide packed with useful ideas to help you discover what AI can do.
Want to know when it's ready? Leave your details and we'll let you know.
The guide isn't finished yet, so this isn't a download link — signing up means we'll email you the moment it's published.
One last thing
When I turned sixty, I certainly didn't expect to be spending my time discovering how to create things with artificial intelligence. But here we are!
And do you know what? I'm having a ball.
That's what Life Begins At Sixty is all about.
Trying something new, learning a few skills and discovering that there's still an awful lot of life left to enjoy.
You don't need to learn everything in one day. Start with one tutorial. Try one new thing. Have a little fun.
And if it all goes horribly wrong, make yourself a cup of tea and try again.
Works for me. Most of the time. 😂
Cheers, Phil
Pick something you'd love to learn and give it a go.
No pressure. No complicated instructions. No one checking your homework.
Just a friendly place to discover what's possible.
Life Begins At Sixty. A Little Older. A Lot More Curious.