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Originally Posted by starflyte1
EPutman, The husband was an excellent lip reader, but maybe the wife wasn't. He did say deaf couple.
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I was wondering about the wife. I was also wondering about their speeches. Just because a person is assumed to be deaf does not necessarily mean he is actually deaf. He could be actually hard of hearing but prefers to be considered as deaf so to fit in better with the deaf.
CFrance accuses me of being too negative. I prefer to be called realistic. Too many students leave the classes when they discover how difficult it is to become enough of an expert to communicate smoothly with the deaf.
Sign language is offered as a foreign language in many high schools and colleges which is great for those serious enough to want to become experts or professional interpreters. The only way to become fluent is through practice, practice, practice., and the best way to gain practice is through daily interaction with the deaf. One hour of class a week won't do it although it can be fun learning it.