Lipreading can be difficult for even the most experienced lip reader, as it tends to lead to misinterpretation of many words, including those that others speak rapidly or words with multiple meanings. Lip reading, also known as speechreading or visual phonics, is the ability to interpret the movements of the lips, face, and tongue to […]
Language is a system of words, gestures, and symbols used to convey meaning. It’s been the center of interest of many scientists since the discovery that language functions are related to brain tissue. Certain parts of the brain help process and decode the language, be it spoken or signed. When it comes time to learn […]
I’ve been teaching speed-reading courses at Iris for a number of years now, and it seems that in every class, in every city, someone always asks me one, or a variation of the following questions: What if English is not my native language? Can speed reading help me with my ESL courses and tests? Will […]
