Practical Language Learning Strategies for People with Hearing Impairments
By
Olivia Thayer, M.A.
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Summary
This article provides practical advice for language learners with hearing impairments, featuring insights from a hearing aid user and marine biologist in her 70s. The content offers 11 specific tips for overcoming hearing-related challenges in language acquisition, with a focus on both app-based and traditional learning methods. The advice comes from a collaborative effort between the author and their mother, who has personal experience with hearing aids and language learning.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledI'm teaming up with my incredible mom, Dr. Victoria Thayer—language learner, hearing aid user, and marine biologist extraordinaire
Like you, Eternal Learner, she is in her 70s and has been a hearing aid user for over a decade
On or off the app, these tips will help you reach your language goals!
I love this question, but I'm not qualified to answer it on my own!
Welcome to another week of Dear Duolingo, an advice column just for learners
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