ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
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 understanding and remembering, and very specific needs that require flexibility, patience, and creativity from teachers. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to open up […]
DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) as a Tool to Disable Stigma
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 learn. This is the core of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy—a framework adopted by modern educational systems. Stigma is generated in the margins and […]
FOCUS on Play: How Digital Games are Transforming Learning Across Europe
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, these interactive tools are designed to make learning not only more engaging but also more meaningful for students across Europe. Each game combines fun, challenge and […]
Multisensory Learning in English Classrooms: Reaching Every Student
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, such as dyslexia, ADHD, or auditory processing challenges, the process can often feel like trying to catch words that keep slipping away. They may struggle to […]
Learning English Through Play: Creative Strategies 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 language lessons stressful rather than enjoyable. However, when lessons are converted from exercises to playful activities, something important can happen: students participate more, fear of mistakes […]
An Overview of Our ERASMUS+ Project and its First Milestones
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 children aged 6 to 12. The project addresses a pressing need: how to effectively support students with learning difficulties in acquiring a foreign language, ensuring they […]
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 […]
