QUESTION: How beneficial would closed captions be?

Jon Anderson · 27 Oct 2020, 18:43

As an option that can be enabled and disabled absolutely 10

AustinShurtliff · 28 Oct 2020, 00:47

@sigross yes, that is correct

LauraA · 28 Oct 2020, 11:18

I don't need it personally, but I agree that for anyone learning ESL and general inclusivity it's a great idea!

Heather Boyd · 28 Oct 2020, 23:18

For those who need it fore sure. But I'd find it distracting (I can never read and watch at the same time, I'd get a queasy stomach and a headache). So if there was an option for it or an option to opt out on the lessons, that would be best.

Jules · 30 Oct 2020, 14:41

I would say 8-9

Lisa Clark · 1 Nov 2020, 17:09

I usually use subtitles to watch regular tv because I don't have the best hearing. Without them I miss A LOT and I'm constantly asking my family to fill in the blanks. Subtitles would be greatly appreciated!

Lisa Clark · 31 Oct 2020, 02:56

@Lisa-Clark 10!

Lucky Platt · 1 Nov 2020, 13:29

I vote 10!

Julia · 1 Nov 2020, 14:22

I was actually thinking a few weeks ago it is missing. I would give 10!

burvantill · 1 Nov 2020, 17:09

@Lisa-Clark Ditto!!! I wear headphones so I can crank up the sound.

kkeet · 3 Nov 2020, 21:13

As someone who has an auditory processing disorder, captions are extremely beneficial. A 100/10 for me. And for all those who are hard of hearing, deaf, or esl.

Lize · 9 Nov 2020, 07:54

Very. I don't need them now, but as a non native speaker I did depend on them at first. Apart from that it's nice to be able to watch a video without sound in some circumstances. Also, it makes it easier when product names are written out (tools, software, etc), because sometimes the spelling isn't obvious if you're not familiar with the brand / product line.
I'd say 6/10 for me, 10/10 for some!

mcucchi · 9 Nov 2020, 22:19

10/10! I agree with everyone! Accessibility is very important and I'd love to see these courses expand to meet the needs of as many folks as possible!