Lipreading - beginners A

Learn how to recognise some sounds that are visible on the lips and how to use other tactics to support lipreading.

We will cover:
- learn which sounds can be seen, which look alike and why.
- develop an awareness of other skills used to lipread: memory, concentration, observation, awareness of rhythm, situation, context, facial expression and body language.

This course will also give you strategies to manage situations that can be difficult with hearing loss as well as provide information on services and equipment that could helpful.

By the end of this course you should be able to:
- recognise visible speech sounds and their value
- recognise which consonants look alike on the lips
- understand the process of lipreading and the various skills used
- understand the factors that make lipreading easier

Straightforward written sentences are used in exercises and on the board to confirm spoken words.

Please note there will be no teaching sessions on 27/10/2020.

Tea/Coffee are available to make, with a small charge.
In order to reduce the use of single-use plastic water bottles/cups, there is a watercooler on site making it easy to refill your water bottle.
Free parking.

Abingdon and Witney College is subject to Ofsted regulation and is required to work with all its students to make sure they understand Government initiatives around Safeguarding, Prevent and Fundamental British Values. Information on these matters will be shared with you during your course.

You will also be asked to complete monitoring paperwork, which helps us to deliver course content to the highest quality.