Class List
Finding a lipreading class
LinksHow to find a lipreading class
All ATLA-listed classes taught by ATLA-registered lipreading teachers are taught by professional teachers who have completed a recognised lipreading teacher training course, subscribe to a code of conduct, and have agreed to maintain their professional development through networking and training days. Always ask if the teacher is a member of ATLA.
Finding a class:
Through ATLA
ATLA maintains a list of lipreading classes in the UK. Although we try to keep our class information as up-to-date as possible, we are dependent on our members informing us of changes to classes. We strongly recommend checking that a class is running before attending the venue.
To find your nearest class, please contact the Class Information Officer by email or post stating your nearest main towns and county you live in (if you live on the border of one or more counties please explain this so that we can provide details of classes in adjacent counties).
Lists of classes are provided on a separate website www.lipreadingclasses.pbwiki.com.
Through Your Local Adult Education Centre or College
Lipreading classes are usually offered at local adult education centres and/or colleges. A few classes are offered through Social Services/Audiology Services, and some through the WEA.
If your local adult education centre or college does not offer lipreading classes, then ask that they do so, however, do be aware that a teacher might not be available.
ATLA will try to recruit trainee lipreading teachers in areas where we are aware that there is a need.
Can't find a suitable class?
If you can't find a suitable class on these pages, then do contact us. It maybe that we are aware of a lipreading teacher in that area who is not a member of ATLA, or who has supplied us with class information.
Evening Classes
Unfortunately, evening classes are often in short supply. This is due to a combination of a shortage of lipreading teachers, and low numbers of people requesting evening classes. Education providers cannot run classes with low numbers of learners. If you need an evening class in your area, but one is not available, do contact your nearest adult education centre or college and request one - but do be aware that there might not be a teacher available to teach it.
Private One-to-One Lipreading Classes
Some lipreading teachers do offer private lipreading classes on a one-to-one basis. One-to-one teaching is very intensive. Lipreading teachers offering such classes have additional expenses and considerations to take into account, such as insurance, personal safety, etc. ATLA maintains a list of members who undertake one-to-one work. Please contact us for more information.