Lipreading and managing hearing loss: improvers

Course

In London

£ 269 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

You will practise lipreading visible and less visible lipshapes and improve your skills and tactics to support lipreading. This course will give you further practice in managing situations that can be difficult with hearing loss. You will also keep up to date with information on services and equipment that could be helpful.

Facilities

Location

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- recognise which speech sounds/shapes are helpful when lipreading, which are less helpful and which may cause confusions
- identify strategies/tactics that help to minimise difficulties and be able to share these with others
- update and share information relevant to adults with an acquired hearing loss.

Please bring pen, notepad and A4 folder.

A variety of teaching methods will be used in each session including structured exercises, drills, prose, role play, quizzes and practical work. You will work in large groups, smaller groups and pairs. Information may be shared by means of handouts, demonstrations, discussions or invited speakers.

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Course programme

- theory and practice of lipreading - study of visual clues to spoken English
- awareness of other relevant skills: memory, concentration, observation, awareness of rhythm, situation, context, facial expression and body language
- information on useful equipment, services and any new developments relevant to hearing loss
- practical advice on how to manage situations to make it easier to lipread and make the best use of any residual hearing.

Additional information

From this course you will be able to progress to other lipreading classes of whatever level decided by mutual agreement and discussion. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

Lipreading and managing hearing loss: improvers

£ 269 VAT inc.