Skill Development

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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 […]

Christmas wish list for people with hearing loss

Music sets the mood at a party, but please turn it down once it’s in full swing so people with hearing loss (PWHL) can enjoy conversations and connections. Slowing down when speaking makes it easier to understand you—thank you! Another wish list item is hearing care professionals who recognize that auditory training is an essential […]

Learn how to read lips by trying this!

Learning how to read lips is fun. One skill to develop is how to make educated guesses with substitution practice. Try it out! Check out my free Lipreading Challenge on YouTube!

Learn how to read lips #10

Substitution practice can be valuable when you are learning how to read lips: Can you think of two other words that look like veil and fail? Keep the same vowel sound. Get more substitution practice with my free Lipreading Challenge on YouTube! Related post: Learning How to Read Lips #9

Are you getting new hearing aids?

In Star Wars, Luke Skywalker hesitantly says he will ‘try’ to complete a task. Yoda, the warrior mystic, replies: ‘No! Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try.’ Anytime you say that you will ‘try’ something, your words imply a lack of commitment. They suggest that you feel that you won’t be able […]