Lipreading

Can you read lips? Some people seem to have natural ability. Whether you have that natural ability or not, it helps to review some basics first. Getting a little background information (such as which sounds look alike and how that can help you to make educated guesses) can make learning lipreading a lot easier. Here’s […]

If you’re learning about lipreading, it helps to review some basics first. Getting a little background can make learning lipreading a lot easier and save you some hassle. Here’s an example in a short video (23 seconds!):  Check out my free Lipreading Challenge on YouTube to quickly learn key lipreading concepts. Just 90 minutes […]

When the difficulty level is just right, anyone can learn to read lip movements and mouth shapes. The key is practice. Try this one:  If you want more practice, check out my free Lipreading Challenge on YouTube.  The Challenge offers 10 lessons and includes content on lipreading theory and lots of opportunity to practice. […]

During a conversation, you are expected to respond to what the other person is saying.  The added challenge of lip-reading in real time can make communication tiring and stressful. Practicing outside of these interactions can help you to improve your skills without added pressure. I’ve created free YouTube resources to support people in gaining practice. […]

So enthusiastic am I, that I am willing to sing over the Internet. As a person who is deaf, that’s a big risk to take!  I have created 10 free lipreading lessons on YouTube to help you get more practice. No singing. Promise. Related post: Learn how to read lips No. 28

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. […]

Desiderata has been a fixture in my home since forever. In remember as a child fixing my gaze on the last line: “Strive to be happy.” Can you lipread another two lines from Desiderata in the video below?   Related post: Learn how to read lips #24

Context plays a vital role in lip reading. Knowing the topic, setting, what just happened, and what is about to happen will help you to anticipate what others are saying. Try it out in this video below!     Related post: Learn how to read lips No. 21

Lipreading, like any skill, gets better with practice. A useful technique is to substitute sounds that look the same. Substitution skill will support you in making educated guesses. Watch this video to try it out! Check out my free Lipreading Challenge on YouTube.  You can book a one-to-one lipreading lesson with me. Or, get two […]