WordSuccess vs Soundiverse

This free program is for adults using hearing aids or cochlear implants who want to practice listening for word differences in both quiet and noise. The exercises focus on listening for differences between vowels and consonants. This app is designed for both self-study and working with a friend or other party (referred to as your “Listening Coach”). After you take the placement test, the app will suggest areas to visit where you can practice listening for words or words within phrases in a 45-level hierarchy. You can choose to add noise at any time to increase the difficulty. WordSuccess is easy to navigate and is packed with useful features, including: •A placement test you can take at any time, which will lead you to recommended levels •A 45-level hierarchy of word differences •Over 2,300 recorded spoken words to test discrimination skills •Options to practice alone or with a friend acting as a “Listening Coach”

Soundiverse is a serious game filled with colourful visuals, engaging soundscapes, and playful mechanics. Children are tasked to play for approximately 12 minutes a day, five days a week, for 10 weeks. This may enhance their listening skills, slowly encouraging their brains to adapt to more difficult listening scenarios. Difficulty levels are adaptive to suit each child's unique needs.