Vintage lipreaders
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
Maintain your awareness, perception and interpretation of lip patterns, along with other visual and contextual clues to spoken English. Share information and experiences relevant to everybody with an acquired hearing loss.
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About this course
- identify and switch between sounds/words/phrases that look similar when lipreading
- develop your own communication skills particularly in relation to other hearing impaired people
- update and share information on assistive equipment, services and hearing loss as relevant to members of the group
- maintain concentration while lipreading longer pieces.
There are no materials or extra costs. You may find it helpful to bring a pen and notebook and an A4 folder for any handouts.
A variety of teaching methods will be used in each session including structured exercises, drills, prose, role play, quizzes and practical work. Students will work in large groups, smaller groups and pairs. Information may be shared by means of handouts, demonstrations, discussion, presentations.
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Course programme
- theory and practice of lipreading - revision of core theory as appropriate to class members' needs and introduction of more complex theoretical points
- awareness and development of your own communication skills particularly in relation to other hearing impaired people
- further development of other relevant skills: memory, concentration, observation, awareness of rhythm, situation, context, facial expression and body language
- information on new assistive equipment, services and hearing loss as requested by class members.
Additional information
Vintage lipreaders