Lipreading Myth Busters

❌ MYTH: Lipreading is an isolated skill.

✅ TRUTH: It sharpens attention, memory, and overall communication — benefits that extend far beyond lipreading itself.

❌ MYTH: Lipreading is impossible to learn or takes years of study.

✅ TRUTH: With the right guidance and consistent practice, you can start picking up key visual cues and understanding conversations much faster than you expect. Every small improvement makes a real difference.

❌ MYTH: Age is a barrier.

✅ TRUTH: Many people begin classes later in life and find that learning this skill not only helps their hearing but also boosts their confidence, social life, and overall wellbeing. Since learning to lipread involves memory, it can also help with that!

❌ MYTH: Only someone born with hearing loss can lipread.

✅ TRUTH: Anyone can learn, regardless of when hearing loss began. With practice and support, progress is always possible.

❌ MYTH: Lipreading is an isolated skill.

✅ TRUTH: It sharpens attention, memory, and overall communication skills — benefits that extend far beyond lipreading itself.

❌ MYTH: Lipreading is just watching lips.

✅ TRUTH: It’s a full communication skill involving facial cues, gestures, and context. Understanding this makes lipreading more accessible and less intimidating for beginners, helping them develop confidence step by step.

❌ MYTH: Lipreading is only for those who are completely deaf.

✅ TRUTH: Lipreading can be a valuable skill for anyone experiencing any level of hearing loss – or even if you just struggle to hear in noisy environments. It helps improve communication and confidence, making daily interactions much easier.

❌ MYTH: You need perfect eyesight or memory.

✅ TRUTH: Skills are built gradually through practice and repetition, much like learning a new language or instrument. Persistence is key, and supportive classes make progress possible.