Looking, listening and thinking together will help you to make sense of the conversation. Changing seats It can be very useful to sit in different places in the lipreading class to try lipreading from different angles. Please don't worry if you feel unable to sit in a different seat. You must only do what you feel comfortable with. Asking for repeats Don't be embarrassed to ask for repeats or an explanation, if you don't understand what is said.
Many English words look or sound alike.
We are here to try and overcome the problems created by the English language. This is a valuable opportunity to practise your communication skills. It is a good chance to try to lipread other group members, to practise communicating in groups, and to practise coping with background noise. The teabreak can give similar situations to those you meet in everyday life. Relax Try to relax and enjoy the class.