Lipreading

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Learn how to read lips No. 24

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 […]

Learn how to read lips No. 22

When you are learning how to read lips, it’s amazing how much easier it is when you know the topic. The topic gives you context — now you know what vocabulary words to look for, and you can predict what people will say. The next time you’re trying to read lips, ask for the topic […]

Learn how to read lips No. 21

Almost anyone can read lips if they have enough context! Try it out with the short video below. Check out my free Lipreading Challenge on YouTube.

Learn how to read lips No. 20

It’s surprisingly effective to work on your substitution skills when learning how to read lips. First of all, you become more aware of which sounds look the same. Also, you improve your ability to switch gears, in real time. Try it out in the video below. Check out my free Lipreading Challenge on YouTube! […]

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 […]

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 […]