lipreader
Sees spoken words
A lipreader is someone who understands speech by watching the speaker's lip movements rather than hearing the words.
The skill is essential for many deaf and hard-of-hearing people, though hearing people also lipread in noisy environments: She's an excellent lipreader—you just have to face her when you talk.
Unable to hear
- hearing lossReduced ability to perceive sound
- interpreterOne who conveys meaning between languages
- bilingualSpeaking two languages
- CODAHearing offspring of deaf
Interpreting spoken language visually
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
deciphering · fluency · comprehension · adaptability · discernment · recognition · interpretation · aptitude
Concentrated attention point
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- perceptionMental interpretation of stimuli
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
cognition · mental effort · pattern recognition · visual processing · inference · analysis · alertness · vigilance
Visible emotional displays
- gesturesExpressive body movements
- body languageUnspoken physical expression
- nonverbal cuesUnspoken communication signals
- visual cuesSeen indicators
context clues · articulation · mouthing · eye contact · speaker · enunciation · clarity · visibility
Exchange of spoken ideas
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- interactionReciprocal action between parties
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- messageTransmitted communication
exchange · comprehension · one-on-one · face-to-face · accessibility · inclusion · barrier-free · real-time
deaf
Unable to hear
- hearing lossReduced ability to perceive sound
- interpreterOne who conveys meaning between languages
- bilingualSpeaking two languages
speechreading
Interpreting spoken language visually
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
training · deciphering · fluency · comprehension · adaptability · discernment · recognition · interpretation · aptitude · sensitivity
focus
Concentrated attention point
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- perceptionMental interpretation of stimuli
awareness · cognition · mental effort · pattern recognition · visual processing · inference · analysis · alertness · vigilance · engagement
facial expressions
Visible emotional displays
- gesturesExpressive body movements
- body languageUnspoken physical expression
- nonverbal cuesUnspoken communication signals
visual cues · context clues · articulation · mouthing · eye contact · speaker · enunciation · clarity · visibility · lighting
conversation
Exchange of spoken ideas
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- interactionReciprocal action between parties
- understandingMental comprehension of something
message · exchange · comprehension · one-on-one · face-to-face · accessibility · inclusion · barrier-free · real-time