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Definition of learning difficulty noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

learning difficulty

noun
 
/ˈlɜːnɪŋ dɪfɪkəlti/
 
/ˈlɜːrnɪŋ dɪfɪkəlti/
 [usually plural] (especially British English)
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  1. difficulty in learning and understanding things or in managing everyday activities, which affects somebody for their whole life
    • a child with severe learning difficulties
    • A student may need extra support with a specific learning difficulty.
    • Because of my learning difficulties, I struggle to order tickets online.
    The term learning difficulty is mainly used in the UK. It is often used in education to talk about people who have difficulty with a particular type of learning (for example, people with dyslexia). It is also sometimes used in relation to people who have more general difficulty in learning skills, understanding information, etc. This is also called a learning disability.Topics Educationb2, Disabilityb2
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