Not able to hear
Hello , this is Herbierabishcem. I've completed my watch lessons by flashcards in learning spanish 1, but I'm in trouble with speaking lessons because I'm a deaf person, I'm not able to hear due to my bad reason . How should I do? Do you have any recommendations for me if I don't do the speaking lessons ...?
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My advice: don't worry about the points at all. They are only there for your own encouragement. You do not need to complete a lesson to move on to the next one. Do what parts of the lesson that you can and get what you can from the lessons. Any questions that arise, ask about them here.
Welcome to the forum!
Wow! Good on you.
I found this link that has some information and links to available resources which may be of use to you 
Arrow down to the section for deaf and hard of hearing students. I wish you all the best!
Online Resources The following resources provide a bountiful amount of suggestions and tips for faculty and service providers on making the foreign language lessons accessible to Deaf and hard of hearing students.
Foreign Language Instruction: Tips for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students (read the full lecture in the text section at the bottom of each slide) Deaf and Multilingual: A practical guide to teaching and supporting deaf learners in foreign language classes (the only resource that is not free, but it is most comprehensive and worth the small cost; sent via email from the UK) Sign interpreting in Arabic, German, Hebrew and Spanish foreign language courses (listed under Multiculturalism, these are in-depth suggestions) Deafness and Foreign Language Learning (updated regularly with links to many more resources) When Foreign Languages are not Seen or Heard (short article with useful suggestions from K-12 foreign language teachers) Inclusion of Deaf Students (select the Foreign Language and Disability TeleTraining, and skip to presentation by Ian Sutherland, Gallaudet University)
A World Awaits You – Accessing Foreign Languages (skim each article for tips related to Deaf and hard of hearing students)
English Language Institute, Gallaudet University (specializes in teaching English to international Deaf students) Deaf International Students at RIT/NTID and their Perceptions about Learning English (student research paper)
Jeezle's suggestions are very good. I assume that if you are concerned about speaking, it is because you have had vocal training for your native language. That same training is available for Spanish, if that's what you wish to do at some point. Meanwhile, do all the reading and writing you can, and that will take you a long way.
If you want my opinion, most of the lessons that you will find will not help you, but you are not without options. I would try reading books in Spanish with a dictionary to help you figure out words and phrases that you can't figure out on your own. Start with easy books like "Through the looking glass" = "A través del espejo y lo que Alicia encontró allí" It's easy, just remember to look up any phrase that may seem idiomatic IE any phrase that may seem like it's more than meets the eye IE desde luego = of course. This seems odd because desde means from/since and luego means then, Ostensibly , but it's a good way to learn. FYI the version of Through the looking glass that you should read starts with "Desde luego". There are many versions.
