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Here we share the latest articles and summaries covering our project’s key events and milestones as they unfold from partner meetings, training sessions, pilot programs, awareness campaigns, and other activity reports.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Enhancing inclusive education through digital resources: First findings of the FOCUS Project
Our article on the EPALE platform. EPALE (Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe) is an online platform supported by the European Commission, designed to promote and enhance adult...
CREATING A DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY CLASSROOM
Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that primarily affects reading, writing, and spelling abilities. It is estimated that between 5% to 10% of the population experiences some form of...