There are a lot of great resources available to help you along the way as you navigate new milestones, take on new hobbies, or move into different workplaces and embrace new challenges in your life. Here’s a list of cochlear implant listening apps to get started.
Apps to help you improve your listening
If you’re looking for more ways to practice your listening skills, try these apps that are designed to support people with hearing loss and cochlear implants:
- Nature Sounds: App for listening to nature sounds.
- Coffitivity: App that simulates background noise like being in a restaurant, etc.
- TOEIC Listening: App for learning English as a second language.1
- Hear Coach: App features a suite of listening games and word recognition.
- Mondly: App for different languages with a focus on conversational fluency.
There are also helpful websites available:
- Angel Sound™: An interactive auditory training and hearing program that helps you gain practice in discriminating and identifying sounds and speech components through a series of self-paced modules.
- ESL LAB: A series of short audio stories on a wide variety of topics that will test your comprehension.
Connect through peer support
If you haven’t already, you’ll find a range of community pages and groups online and offline.
“The more people are involved in your journey, the better the result will be. You realize you’re not the only one going through this – that other people have gone through this before me. They have helped me overcome my fears and the difficulties I have experienced,” says Max, a retiree with a cochlear implant.
Some people who have cochlear implants have gone on to create support groups, including Sue, who started CICADA Australia, a not-for-profit community group to support people with cochlear implants.
“The support group has been able to help people feel reassured about going ahead with a cochlear implant, and it’s a source of encouragement and learning for how to get more from their implant,” says Sue, who received her first cochlear implant in 1984 and has been president of CICADA since 2011.
“It’s very important to have support and understanding from other recipients, family, friends and to inform others about your cochlear implant.”
There are many community groups for hearing loss online and on social media – explore and find ones that work for you. Additionally, follow our social media pages for helpful information and updates
Stay connected with Cochlear Family
Cochlear Family is our global community of individuals just like you, each with their own unique stories and experiences. Through Cochlear Family you can access:
- Ongoing support: Updates, tips, and advice to keep you informed and empowered to live life confidently with hearing loss.
- Community connections: Hear from other recipients, share stories, get advice and find encouragement.
- Assistance when you need it—whether you need troubleshooting advice or wish to explore additional resources, Cochlear Family is here to help you.
- Be sure to watch your email inbox for your Cochlear Family newsletters—they are full of great information, practical tips and advice.
Where to go for help and troubleshooting
- Help troubleshooting common problems with your device
- Find user guides for your device and accessories, as well as how-to videos.
- Get help with a damaged or lost sound processor.
- Buy accessories, batteries, chargers and dehumidifier refills.
If you’re looking for ways to find more ideas for listening practice or to get help with your sound processor, visit our Rehabilitation Resources website with quick links to help.
- While these are designed for people who are learning to listen to the English Language, they can often be helpful materials to help individuals with hearing loss.
