learning difficulty UK
ˈlɜrnɪŋ ˈdɪfɪˌkʌlti
learning difficulties
See also: learning disability (US)
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Definition of learning difficulty - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
educational challengeUKcondition that affects ability to learn and understandUK
  • He was diagnosed with a learning difficulty at age seven..
learning disability
2.
medicalTECH.UKmedically recognized condition affecting daily functioningTECH.UK
  • His learning difficulty requires special educational support.
learning disability
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Expressions with learning

higher learningn.
education at university or college, often with advanced study or research
She pursued higher learning at a top university.
steep learning curven.
process that requires quick learning to succeed
Starting a new job often involves a steep learning curve.
seat of learningn.
place known for teaching and scholarship, often with strong reputation
She dreamed of studying at a famed seat of learning.
temple of learningn.
institution where people go to gain knowledge
The library is a temple of learning for many students.
the torch of learningn.
responsibility to spread education and knowledge
Teachers hold the torch of learning in their communities.
language learningn.
the process of acquiring knowledge of a language
She dedicated five years to language learning.

Expressions with difficulty

in difficultyadj.
struggling to do something
She was in difficulty trying to solve the puzzle.
fraught with difficultyadj.
filled with challenges or problems
The project was fraught with difficulty from the start.
difficulty leveln.
degree of challenge in a task or game
The difficulty level of the puzzle was set to high..
with difficultyadv.
in a way that requires significant effort
He completed the task with difficulty.
with little difficultyadv.
in a way that is easy or not hard
She solved the puzzle with little difficulty.
technical difficultyn.
unexpected equipment problem hindering task completion
The broadcast was delayed due to technical difficulty.
without the slightest difficultyadv.
in a way that is very easy and effortless
She solved the puzzle without the slightest difficulty.
degree of difficultyn.
level of challenge in a task or activity
The degree of difficulty in the exam was unexpected.
not without difficultyadv.
in a way that is hard or challenging
He finished the race not without difficulty.
with great difficultyadv.
in a way that needs a lot of effort or struggle
She passed the exam with great difficulty after months of intense study.

Terms related to learning difficulty

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Terms with learning difficulty included in their meaning

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hard wayn.
difficult method
method of learning or doing something that involves difficulty or suffering
learning disabilityn.
children
disorder causing difficulty in specific learning skills
retroactive inhibitionn.
memory
difficulty remembering old information due to new learning
ARLDacr.
acr: Age-Related Learning Disability
difficulty learning new things because of getting older

Examples of learning difficulty in a sentence

  • Learning difficulty assessments are crucial for personalized education plans.
  • She was diagnosed with a learning difficulty early on.
  • Learning difficulties can impact academic performance.

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  1. French:difficulté d'apprentissage, ...
  2. German:Lernschwierigkeit, Lernbehinderung, ...
  3. Italian:difficoltà di apprendimento, ...
  4. Spanish:problema de aprendizaje, ...
  5. Portuguese:dificuldade de aprendizagem, ...
  6. Chinese:学习困难, ...
  7. Japanese:学習障害, 学習ディフィカルト, ...
  8. Arabic:صُعُوبَة تَعَلُّم, اضْطِراب تَعلُم, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוֹשִׁי לְמִידָה, לַקוּת לְמִידָה, ...
  10. Russian:трудности в обучении, ...
  11. Ukrainian:труднощі у навчанні, ...
  12. Hindi:सीखने में कठिनाई, सीखने की कठिनाई, ...

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