Language Matters Academy
Welcome to the future of cued language instruction.
Online courses that meet you where you are.
Our students come from different backgrounds, serve in many different roles, and come to us at different levels. Our caring, expert instructors are invested in
Tools to measure your current cueing rate and activities to increase your speed incrementally.
Easy-to-understand clarification on the How and Why of tricky topics with guided practice to help you master them.
Build confidence in your receptive skills as you systematically build from single words to natural conversations.
Promote equal access for individuals who are deaf and hard-of hearing by facilitating communication skillfully & ethically.
as a Cued Language Transliterator (CLT)
Propel your transliteration practice to the next level with this independent study course just for CLTs. Take a deep dive into an area that both sparks interest and matters to you. Choose from three options to earn 3, 5, or 10 CEHs. Deferred payment options are available.
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**This is a LIVE CLASS on February 15th, 2025 9:00am ET- 3:30 pm ET.** This Beginner Level course introduces participants to the types of skills and knowledge required to become a Cued Language Transliterator.
$35
Cued Language Transliterator Professional Education Series Skills 2
$35
The pronunciation of -s at the end of words can be a challenge for new cuers. Review the rules that determine the pronunciation of the suffix -s and practice with five specific strategies to help you cue more accurately.
Free
Picking the right handshape for 'th' words can be tough. This practice session introduces key patterns with targeted activities to help you make the call faster and cue more accurately.
Free
Practice recognizing '-ed' pronunciation at the end of words. This free practice session reviews the rules that guide pronunciation, strategies to figure them out fast, along with a few exceptions to the rules. Complete activities at your own pace.
Free
Become more automatic with consonants through this practice session featuring words cued with only a single handshape.
Free
Practice sessions cover tricky skills: /s/ and /z/, 'th' words, and -ed endings. Plus a bonus session to help you memorize the system quickly. This toolkit of classes is a must for beginners. Four for the price of none!
Free
The Fluency Lab provides audio files of material spoken at various rates to help you cue faster incrementally over time without sacrificing accuracy or form.
$4.99 / month with 7 day free trial
You finished intro. What's next? Whether you need a refresher or want more practice, this course will help you apply what you've learned so far.
$24
Through systematic introduction, students learn to cue read syllables, words, and phrases.
$54
The Cue Reading Lab continues to expand with videos and games for additional receptive skill practice. With activities for all levels, the lab adapts to your changing needs as your skills continue to grow.
$4.99 / month
This course introduces the field of cued language transliterating. How and why are interpreters and CLT's in the classroom? What's the point of being there? Earl Fleetwood and Melanie Metzger discuss theory and real-life situations.
$52
A guided exploration of the general topics for study for the CLTNCE Written Test and Commentary, resulting in a study guide students will create tailored to their own needs.
$56
Daniel Koo, PhD "Setting the Bilingual Table: The Deaf Bilingual Child" and Angela Kuhn, MA "Using Cued Speech in a Bilingual Program for Deaf Children: How to Make It Happen."
$50
Earn CEHs while you learn new information and develop your transliterator skills as part of a project you design under the guidance of a transliterator educator.
$125