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Communication Strategies for Better Hearing
Overview
This bilingual guide provides practical communication strategies to improve interactions with people who have hearing difficulties, covering optimal positioning techniques like facing the listener directly within 1.5 meters, clear speaking methods without shouting, using simple language and shorter sentences, creating conducive quiet environments, getting attention before speaking, and incorporating non-verbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, and written or digital support tools.
This article was published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and updated in 2026.