Lipreading is an incredible skill, but it comes with its share of challenges. From masks obscuring lip movements to the hurdle of background noise, and the art of deciphering whispered words—lipreading isn't always easy. Fast speech? That can be a real head-spinner!⁠🙈 ⁠ This Lipreading Awareness Week, let's shine a light on the challenges faced by our Deaf and hard-of-hearing friends:⁠ ⁠ 1. Facial masks have made it challenging for lipreaders to see the speaker's mouth movements and facial expr

As it's revealed that scientists at the University of Oxford have developed a machine that can lip-read with more accuracy than humans. Molly Berry from ATLA The Association of Teachers of Lipreading to Adults gives Charlie and Sally some practical tips. | BBC Breakfast