Look directly at the student when speaking. Even a slight turn of your head can obscure the speechreading view. Do not place anything in your mouth when speaking. Mustaches that obscure the lips and putting your hands in front of your face can make lipreading difficult. Maintain eye contact.
Eye contact conveys the feeling of direct communication.
Even if an interpreter is present, speak directly to the student. He or she will turn to the interpreter as needed. Avoid standing in front of a light source, such as a window or bright light. The bright background and shadows created on the face make it almost impossible to speechread. First repeat, then try to rephrase a thought rather than repeating the same words.