Why Spelling in English Is So Difficult for Children with Learning Difficulties
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 or challenges with working memory, spelling in English becomes even more confusing, especially for young learners whose first language is Greek. A study by Georgia Kazouka […]
Translating Inclusion: The Virtuous Case of Unibs for Students with Learning Disabilities (DSA)
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 approved an update to its Guidelines for Students with DSA and Special Educational Needs (BES), with particular attention to linguistic inclusion as a tool for equity. […]
Highlights from the FOCUS Project Meeting in Nicosia
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, marking a significant step forward in their mission to make foreign language learning more and more inclusive. The Cypriot partners COMCY and OLYMPION welcomed the rest […]
Getting to Know Children with Special Educational Needs: A New Standard for Inclusive Education
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 Special Educational Needs (Teacher’s Book)”, offers powerful, research-based strategies that are transforming general education into a more inclusive, empathetic, and effective system. This comprehensive guide […]
A Summer Camp for Children with Learning Difficulties
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 and valuable language learning. But what happens when children have learning difficulties? Is a summer camp for children with learning difficulties a positive thing? These are […]
Introducing the «FOCUS in Practice» Digital Database: A Game-Changer for Inclusive Language Education
The FOCUS project is proud to announce the official launch of its groundbreaking «FOCUS in Practice» Digital Database. This new online resource is set to revolutionize the way educators approach foreign language instruction for children aged 6 to 12 with learning difficulties. Designed as an open-access platform, the database offers a wealth of best practices, […]
How to Support Your Children with Learning Difficulties
Learning a language can be a real challenge for children with learning differences like dyslexia, ADHD, or auditory processing difficulties. But, using games at home can make this process more accessible, motivating, and effective. Studies have shown that play-based learning improves memory, attention, and how well these children remember vocabulary (Pérez-Paredes, 2022). It’s really important […]
Digital Game-Based Learning for Children with Learning Disorders
Times are continuously changing and there is always a need for fresh ideas in language teaching. As technology has become a constant in daily life, connecting us with a variety of people in various social and cultural contexts, the need for language learning is great. Educational games are used to entertain and facilitate the learning […]
The Role of Technology in Inclusive Language Education
In today’s world, learning foreign languages is truly essential. However, traditional language education methods might present some challenges to children with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. That is, because children with learning difficulties might require a more personalised approach compared to typically developing children, when traditional teaching methods often rely on rote learning, memorization and […]
Students with Learning Difficulties and Foreign Language Acquisition
Learning a foreign language, such as English, can be demanding for everyone and especially for children. Learning a foreign language can provide access to different cultures, allow interaction with a wider range of people globally and foster children’s self-esteem. Children with learning difficulties face significant challenges in learning a foreign language. Despite the challenges they […]