Course overview

This course is designed to equip participants with essential lip-reading skills. You will learn to recognise common lip movements, apply practical strategies for daily communication, understand effective communication techniques, and explore technology solutions for emergency situations. Through hands-on exercises and online resources, you will develop the confidence to engage in conversations with ease.

Course description

In this lip-reading course, you will gain valuable skills to enhance your communication abilities. You will learn to identify key lip movements associated with different sounds, enabling you to attempt spoken words more accurately. You will also discover practical strategies to improve your lip-reading skills in everyday situations, such as adjusting your seating position and utilising visual cues.

Furthermore, you will explore the importance of effective communication and learn how to apply these principles in your interactions with others. Additionally, you will be introduced to technology tools that can assist you in emergency situations, such as emergency alert systems and mobile apps.

By the end of this course, you will be better equipped to confidently engage in conversations and overcome communication challenges.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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