• Visual        (spatial):You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding.
• Aural         (auditory-musical): You prefer using sound and music.
• Verbal       (linguistic): You prefer using words, both in speech and writing.
• Physical    (kinesthetic): You prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch.
• Logical      (mathematical): You prefer using logic, reasoning and systems.
• Social        (interpersonal): You prefer to learn in groups or with other people.
• Solitary    (intrapersonal): You prefer to work alone and use self-study.

 A few examples of learning styles and how they learn:

 Visual Learners

• Are good at spelling but forget names
• Need quiet study time
• Have to think awhile before understanding a speech or lecture
• Like colors & fashion
• Dream in color
• Understand and like charts
• Are good with sign language

Learning Techniques for Visual Learners

• Draw a map of events in history or
  draw scientific process
• Make outlines of everything
• Ask the teacher to diagram
• Take notes, make lists
• Watch videos
• Color code words, research notes
• Outline reading
• Use flashcards, highlighters, circle words, underline

Auditory Learners

• Like to read to self out loud
• Like oral reports
• Are good at explaining
• Remember names
• Notice sound effects in movies
• Enjoy music
• Are good at grammar and foreign language
• Read slowly
• Follow spoken directions well
• Can’t keep quiet for long periods
• Enjoy acting, being on stage
• Are good in study group

Learning Techniques for Auditory Learners

• Using word association to remember facts and lines
• Recording lectures
• Watching videos
• Repeating facts with eyes closed
• Participating in group discussions
• Using audiotapes for language practice
• Taping notes after writing them

Tactile or Hands-on Learners

• Are good at sports
• Can’t sit still for long
• Are not great at spelling
• Do not have great handwriting
• Like science labs
• Study with loud music on
• Like adventure books, movies
• Like role playing
• Take breaks when studying
• Build models
• Are involved in martial arts, dance
• Are fidgety during lectures

Learning Techniques for Hands-on Learners

• Studying in short blocks
• Taking lab classes
• Role playing
• Taking field trips, visiting museums
• Studying with others
• Using memory games
• Using flash cards to memorize