Dyslexia and Modern Foreign Language Learning I would like to be able to learn another language but as I have dyslexia, wouldn t it be too hard ?
Some students want to learn an additional language while they are at University but are put off from trying because they have dyslexia. People with dyslexia can find language learning quite difficult, however this should not put you off trying if you want to. Lots of people with dyslexia have been successful at learning a new language and students have successfully completed language degrees. “Any student with dyslexia can learn a language, in fact I found that dyslexia was a positive advantage because I had very good oral skills.” Graduate Student – 2.1 B.A. (Hons) Dutch Studies By learning a new language you will have the opportunity to develop alternative learning strategies. Some students find that learning about the structure or grammar of the new language also helps their English. You may find that you can adapt many of the strategies that you are already using with English. It is important that you let your tutors know that you have dyslexia and that you may have some specific d
