How to memorize BRAILLE

Have you ever wondered how people learn Braille? Today, Paul is going to share all of the memorization tips that helped him learn the 26 different letters of the alphabet! Paul also shares some information about the history of Braille, as well as his experience learning how to “read” it with his fingertips.

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[AnneLilley]

Watched your video as soon as it came out. My grandson was playing on the floor, I didn't think he was paying attention. But he just brought me my 12 hole muffin tin and said, "Gran how are we going to do our braille with this. There are too many holes!". He was able to repeat alot if what you said Paul. You are an excellent teacher. Now I have to go to Walmart and get a six hole muffin pan. And some tennis balls. See what you started!

[susanstover]

I’m hearing impaired and learning the letters in sign is a lot like learning in braille … it’s a new skill that most people are never exposed to. Back in the 1960’s, I took the school bus with a few blind kids and they were always reading from these THICK books… fascinating! They also had a braille typewriter thin their classrooms.. what an invention that is! Thanks Paul, for such a great braille lesson..😀

[irelandgirl]

My mom is legally blind and did start learning Braille as well. If I remember correctly, she got up to Grade 3 Braille and even won a trip to Chicago for being the best student in her class.

[PokhrajRoy.]

I loved the Shorts on recognising the Braille alphabet. Paul is a good teacher ❤

[lifeonlowbatteries]

My blind friend taught me Grade 1 Braille a few years ago. I started to get into Grade 2 but it was tough and I gave up. I can also sort of make out Braille with my fingers. My friend gifted me an index card slate and stylus set to keep practicing. It’s really fun to learn. 😊

[amyspeers]

Super clever way to show and learn. I live in France and I swear I see/feel more Braille here. On my health card, which is called la carte vitale, there is a letter V in the corner. Prescriptions come in boxes with Braille on the box!

[lenapeterssonautism]

Writing braille backwards sounds very fascinating. It must take much energy after so much concentration.

[luvanimelife]

I love that all your (alone) videos are genuine. You keep all the flubs and incidents in. Thank you for the Braille lesson and history lesson. I would love to learn more! ❤❤❤
P.S.: Maple being sassy over not getting dinner....needs to be a comic 😅😂

[teagancarnes]

I had a professor in university who was blind, and his binder that he read his notes from was GIGANTIC. Now I know why. He held it against his body so he could use both hands to read, and now I understand why!
He had no vision, and it was the only class I ever took that I would occasionally put my head down on my desk during the lecture...

[simonegacia]

You 3 make me happy. Our world needs more people like you!❤️

[meeko]

Braille was one of the hardest things I have ever learned. You did an awesome job showing the alphabet and your memorizing tips were adorable.

[lifeofnanaa]

my sentence to remember the directions is a german one: "Nie Ohne Seife Waschen" which translates to "Never wash without soap", learned that at some point in my childhood and have used it ever since 😄

[silkedavid]

I Manage a retirement apartment complex. We recently had a lady move in who has limited vision. I am amazed by all the gadgets she has.
Actually, watching your videos the last year has helped me a lot understanding her needs.

[agustinapelucci]

OMG, thank you so much for this video! Paul, you explain everything so well and in a very fun way, I think I have already memorized like ten letters. I have wanted to learn braille and sign language for a long time and I think the universe is telling me to do it. I'm going to start learning braille with this video as soon as my winter vacation starts ❤ (it's winter here because I'm from South America, so it will be soon). Paul, you could be an amazing teacher if you wanted to be. Thanks again for doing this, love you guys!!

[theexpotition]

My great aunt went blind from glaucoma at a young age, but she loved to write poetry. She had a braille typewriter she taught me how to use, it was really cool. It punched the letters into paper as you went along and seemed to be much quicker than a stylus. I remember it only having maybe 8 keys or so in total which blew my young little mind lol.

[kfardell]

Hi from England, Paul I am a 71 year old lady and always wanted to learn the Braille alphabet but failed miserably using dots and gave up. At midnight I was about to sleep when I saw this video. I thought I’d try again to learn it with your visual technique. Wide awake and 20 mins later I had consolidated it ‼️ next day I bought a patty dish and small balls and going to teach my grandkids.
I’m so happy Thank you ❤ love you guys and Mr.Maple
I always use Never Eat Shredded Wheat Xx

[clairehollenbaugh]

Learn all the braille Paul. I was in Seattle at the Monaco last week and tried reading the braille on the elevator. It was so fun to get some right. Your happy voice was in my head as I worked on it. I almost expected you to walk out with Mr Maple!

[RiverkeeperEmberStar]

Braille Academy has a free app. I just downloaded. Thank you I am going to finally learn Braille before I go completely blind!

[ebonyskin]

Thank you for this video. I thoroughly enjoyed it! In a way, Braille reminds me of Morse Code. I had to learn that years ago in order to get my amateur radio license. It's no longet required, but I still love the "language".

[ChristianSullivan]

I do know Grade 1 and 2 Braille. I was taught it in Middle and High School and use it almost everyday.