Lipreading, like any skill, gets better with practice. A useful technique is to substitute sounds that are visually similar. Substitution skill will support you in making educated guesses.

Try it out in the video below!

I have created a free series of ten lessons on YouTube that provides a foundation in lipreading theory. Regular practice with substitution trains your brain to recognize patterns and make rapid substitutions, leading to a higher rate of lipreading accuracy.

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