Lipreading

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Learn how to read lips No. 19

A superpower when it comes to reading lips is the ability to use the context. As we get older, we become more skilled in using context. The topic is a major clue about the context. Ways to ask for context and the topic are discussed in my free Lipreading Challenge on YouTube. In the meantime, […]

Learn how to read lips No. 18

Lipreading is a skill that you can practice in everyday conversations! Substitution is an essential aspect of skill development. Watch the video as I explain. Check out my free Lipreading Challenge on YouTube!

Study shows lipreading helps you to hear better in noisy situations

Understanding speech in noisy environments is a common issue with hearing loss. Since hearing aids can’t always solve this problem, it’s important to explore other options. A research study looked at whether lipreading training could help people understand speech in noisy settings. Before and after the training, participants took a speech-in-noise test that mimicked […]

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Learning How to Read Lips No. 17

Substitution practice is surprisingly important in increasing your accuracy as a lip reader. ANSWER: Some smells are indeed magical, but the more probable choice is “spell.” Related post: Learning how to read lips No. 16

Learning how to lipread No. 16

Lipreading is all about restricting the possibilities. If there is a smaller number of possibilities, you will probably be able to guess the word. Both people in the conversation share the responsibility in restricting the possibilities. The best way to do this is to narrow down the topic. Offer clues: “It’s about my favourite way […]

Learn how to read lips No. 15

When you are learning how to read lips, it can be helpful to know which sounds look alike. Sometimes you don’t hear a word because of background noise, but you do see it. If you know which sounds look alike, you can do a quick substitution in your mind when the first thing you see […]

Learn how to read lips No. 10

Context is important when you’re learning how to lipread. This is a shared responsibility; if the other person gives you enough context, you will better understand what they say. The person with hearing loss (PWHL) can also share the responsibility by asking for context. Context includes the topic, where you are, who you are with, […]

Learn how to read lips No. 10

When you’re listening in a noisy situation, it’s conceivable that you would miss a word or two, whether you have hearing loss or not. If you do miss a word, it can be really helpful to know which sounds look alike. If the first thing you see doesn’t make sense, you can do a quick […]

Learning How to Read Lips No. 9

Lipreading instruction helps you to learn how to make educated guesses. If you know which sounds look alike, you can make a quick substitution in your mind when the first thing you see or hear doesn’t make sense. Try this example with the Beatles song, “Yesterday.” Information about lipreading classes can be found […]

Learning How to Read Lips No. 8

Substitution practice is really effective! When you develop this skill, you can make educated guesses if the first thing you see, or hear, doesn’t make sense. Try it out in the video clip below. If you want more practice, check out my Lipreading Challenge on YouTube.