Challenge Yourself: How Quickly Can You Become a Lip Reader?

Learning lip reading can be a challenging but rewarding skill to develop. Of course, as this clip demonstrates, sometimes, you read lips unintentionally 😊

Step	Description	Practice
1	Start with the basics	Learn the phonetic sounds of your native language.
2	Observe without sound	Watch videos or movies in your native language without sound, focusing on lip movements and facial expressions.
3	Context is key	Gather information from context, body language, and facial expressions.
4	Practice with familiar speakers	Practice lip reading with family or friends, asking them to speak clearly and facing you directly.
5	Use mirrors	Practice in front of a mirror to observe your own lip movements and compare them to others.
6	Seek professional guidance	Consider lip reading classes or working with a speech and language therapist.
7	Join support groups	Connect with others learning lip reading through support groups or online forums.
8	Practice regularly	Dedicate regular time each day to practice lip reading.
9	Be patient and persistent	Lip reading takes time and effort to develop; celebrate small victories and stay persistent.

Resources:

1. "See What I Mean: Differences Between Deaf and Hearing Cultures" by Thomas K. Holcomb
2. "Lipreading: A Guide for Beginners" by Edward B. Nitchie
3. "The Art of Lip Reading" by Pauline Howie
4. "Lipreading: How Easy Is It?" by Geoffrey H. Plant
5. "Lipreading Made Easy" by Helena Fenlon and John Wilson

Professor Pimsleur's 16 tricks for rapid language learning

Professor Pimsleur's 16 Tricks for Language Learning Greatness

#	Tip	In Practice
1	Think sounds, not letters	Speak, don't read :)
2	Never look at the letter 'r'	Because, then, English takes over
3	The correct learning sequence	Listen, get the sound down, then say it
4	The longer a word, the harder	Break it down into pieces
5	Shoot all problems on sight	Fix it right away! As soon as you find out
6	Start from the end	For long words that is
7	Work with a model	If you're learning English, you need to compare yourself with the BBC
8	Every sound is important
9	Don't practice single sounds
10	Think in sound-clusters
11	Mastering a difficult sound
12	Practice whole phrases,
13	If you block, stop	Take a break and come back
14	Difficult sounds in each language
15	Invite a friend to make fun of you
16	When to say 'the hell with it'	Be realistic - if you're 18+, you're probably stuck with your accent :)