Progressing the exercises Explain to the speaking partner how to extend an exercise that is becoming too easy, using the following methods: • Use longer words. • Include less familiar vocabulary. • Increase the distance (for example, by sitting across a table) or sit on the non-implanted side. • Offer less repeats, encourage more guessing. • Use less predictable vocabulary. • Change the environment to incorporate progressively more noise. • Slowly increase the rate of speech