Rehabilitation doesn’t just happen during appointments. With the right technology and a little time, you can continue building your listening skills from the comfort of your own home.

Independent listening practice is a great way to strengthen your hearing, whether you live alone or simply want to fit in some extra practice between rehabilitation sessions. While practising with family, friends or your rehabilitationist is incredibly valuable, spending time listening on your own can also be enjoyable and help build your confidence.

Regular listening practice can help you build confidence using your cochlear implant, and also strengthen your listening and speech understanding. Even short sessions can make a difference, and there are plenty of enjoyable ways to practise.

Apps and resources we recommend

There are a range of apps and online resources that can support your listening rehabilitation. Some of our current favourites include:

  • Hearoes – Interactive listening exercises designed for people with hearing loss.
  • Word Success – Listening and word recognition activities to help develop speech understanding.
  • Meludia – Music-based listening exercises that help train your ear to recognise sounds, pitch and rhythm.
  • TED Talks – Watch inspiring presentations with subtitles to practise listening in a structured way.
  • Spotify – Listen to your favourite music, podcasts or audiobooks to challenge your listening skills.
  • ReDi – A listening rehabilitation app with activities designed specifically for cochlear implant users.

The best resource for you will depend on your hearing goals, interests and stage of rehabilitation, so don’t be afraid to try different options and see what works best.

Need some guidance?

If you’d like to learn more about any of these apps or would like advice on how to incorporate them into your rehabilitation programme, please get in touch with your  Rehabilitationist. They can recommend activities and resources tailored to your individual hearing goals and help you get the most out of your independent listening practice.