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When a child learns to say ciao or bonjour, they are not simply acquiring an alternative communication code. They are opening a window onto a different way of seeing the world, of organising time, of greeting, of laughing, of grieving. Foreign language learning is, from the very first words, a cultural experience. And yet schools still struggle to treat it as such.  The European project FOCUS (Foreign Language Teaching for Students with Learning Difficulties, Erasmus+, no....

Dyscalculia is often described as a difficulty with mathematics, but this definition does not fully reflect its complexity. As outlined by the European Dyslexia Association, dyscalculia is a specific...

In the landscape of European education, the Erasmus+ FOCUS project (Foreign Language Learning Opportunities for Children with Learning Difficulties) is aimed at fostering inclusive and supportive foreign language learning environments for...

Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that affects reading, writing, and spelling, often creating additional challenges when students learn a foreign language. Educational initiatives increasingly focus on developing inclusive...

Teaching a foreign language to children with learning difficulties is both a demanding and highly rewarding task. In a classroom we can find different learning paces, diverse ways of...

Today, neuroscience, advanced pedagogy, and educational policies converge on a fundamental principle: equality is not about treating everyone the same, but about offering each student what they need to...

By Esme Garza  The FOCUS project is reaching an exciting stage – our innovative digital learning games are coming to life! Developed through the collaboration of our international partners,...

Introduction: Seeing, Hearing, and Touching Language For many children, learning English as a foreign language is a gateway to new opportunities and cultures. But for students with learning difficulties,...

The importance of play in foreign language learning Many children with learning difficulties find foreign language teaching a particularly tiring process. Difficulties with reading, spelling, or concentration often make...

In the landscape of European education, our Erasmus+ FOCUS project—Foreign Language Learning Opportunities for Children with Learning Difficulties—is aimed at fostering inclusive and supportive foreign language learning environments for...

Greek research For many children learning English as a foreign language, spelling is one of the trickiest skills to master. But for children with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia...

Learning foreign languages for students with Specific Learning Disorders (DSA) is one of the most complex yet stimulating challenges in the university landscape. The University of Brescia has recently...

The sunny capital of Nicosia, Cyprus, recently played host to the 3rd Transnational Partners’ Meeting of the FOCUS Project. From May 6–7, 2025, partners gathered at the Global College,...

In the ever-evolving world of education, one truth remains clear: every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. The newly highlighted Lithuanian best practice, captured in the document “Getting to Know Children...

With summer fast approaching, parents are eagerly searching for the best camp experiences for their children. One of the top choices remains an immersive English course, offering both fun...