Lipreading and managing hearing loss: beginners module 3
This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.
See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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6 Dates Available
- Start Date: 15 Sep 2025End Date: 24 Nov 2025Mon (Evening): 18:00 - 20:00In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 10 sessions (over -11 weeks)Course Code: GL104Tutors: Christine HathwayFull fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
- Start Date: 17 Sep 2025End Date: 26 Nov 2025Wed (Daytime): 10:00 - 12:00OnlineFull fee £239.00 Senior fee £155.00 Concession £120.00
- Start Date: 14 Jan 2026End Date: 25 Mar 2026Wed (Daytime): 14:00 - 16:00In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 10 sessions (over -11 weeks)Course Code: GL305Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £155.00 Concession £120.00
- Start Date: 14 Jan 2026End Date: 25 Mar 2026Wed (Evening): 18:00 - 20:00In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 10 sessions (over -11 weeks)Course Code: GL314Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
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What is the course about?
Learn how to recognise some sounds that are visible on the lips and how to use other tactics to support lipreading.
What will we cover?
- A continuation from module 2 in recognising consonant and vowel lip shapes
- Tactics for managing hearing loss in everyday life.
What will I achieve?
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
- use productive finger spelling skills to support others who are lipreading you.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The class is aimed at people with an acquired hearing loss who use spoken English to communicate with others.
This course will be taught in spoken and written English and not in sign language.
Straightforward written sentences are used in exercises and during teaching to confirm spoken words.
The course is for people who have completed beginners modules 1 and 2 or those who have attended a lipreading class and have a basic understanding of consonant theory and finger spelling.
You may also like to enrol on this course to support a friend or family member who has hearing loss.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
In class there will be group work, pair work, practical work, lecture, demonstration and discussion.
We aim to make all our lipreading teaching accessible for students with an acquired hearing loss, whether it is an online course or face to face.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please bring pen, notebook and A4 folder.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
This course leads to Lipreading and managing hearing loss: improvers module 1 or you can repeat any of the beginners modules. Your tutor will provide advice on the appropriate next steps. You may also be interested in workshops on managing hearing loss such as Managing Hearing Loss at Work, Living Well with Hearing Loss or Assertiveness and Hearing Loss.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.