In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
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Question: A virtual learning environment ( VLE ) in educational technology is a Web-based platform for the digital aspects of courses of study , usually within educational institutions .

Answer: A virtual learning environment ( VLE ) is a kind of e-learning system placed on a website .

Question: The numerous works by Francisco Goya , the single most extensively represented artist , as well as by Hieronymus Bosch , El Greco , Peter Paul Rubens , Titian , and Diego Vela zquez , are some of the highlights of the collection .

Answer: The collections include many works of Francisco de Goya , Diego Vela zquez , El Greco , Titian and Peter Paul Rubens and Hieronymus Bosch .

Question: In 1986 , Portugal joined the European Economic Community ( EEC ) that later became the European Union ( EU ) .

Answer:
Portugal went into the European Union in 1986 .