Language Learning Styles Survey

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I remember something better if I write it down.
I take detailed notes during lectures.
When I listen, I visualize pictures, numbers, or words in my head.
I prefer to learn with TV or video rather than other media.
I use color-coding to help me as I learn or work.
I need written directions for tasks.
I have to look at people to understand what they say.
I understand lectures better when professors write on the board.
Charts, diagrams, and maps help me understand what someone says.
I remember peoples’ faces but not their names.

Visual learner

You rely more on the sense of sight, and you learn best through visual means (books, video, charts, pictures).

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I remember things better if I discuss them with someone.
I prefer to learn by listening to a lecture rather than reading.
I need oral directions for a task.
Background sound helps me think.
I like to listen to music when I study or work.
I can understand what people say even when I cannot see them.
I remember peoples’ names but not their faces.
I easily remember jokes that I hear.
I can identify people by their voices (e.g., on the phone).
When I turn on the TV, I listen to the sound more than I watch the screen.

Auditory learner

You prefer listening and speaking activities (discussions, lectures, audiotapes, role-plays).

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I prefer to start doing things rather than checking the directions first.
I need frequent breaks when I work or study.
I need to eat something when I read or study.
If I have a choice between sitting and standing, I’d rather stand.
I get nervous when I sit still too long.
I think better when I move around (e.g., pacing or tapping my feet).
I play with or bite on my pens during lectures.
Manipulating objects helps me to remember what someone says.
I move my hands when I speak.
I draw lots of pictures (doodles) in my notebook during lectures.

Tactile learner

You benefit from doing projects, working with objects, and moving around (playing games, building models, conducting experiments).

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I learn better when I work or study with others.
I meet new people easily by jumping into the conversation.
I learn better in the classroom than with a private tutor.
It is easy for me to approach strangers.
Interacting with lots of people gives me energy.
I experience things first and then try to understand them.

Extroverted learner

You probably enjoy a wide range of social, interactive learning tasks (games, conversations, discussions, debates, role-plays, simulations).

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I am energized by the inner world (what I’m thinking inside).
I prefer individual or one-on-one games and activities.
I have a few interests, and I concentrate deeply on them.
After working in a large group, I am exhausted.
When I am in a large group, I tend to keep silent and listen.
I want to understand something well before I try it.

Introverted learner

You probably like to do more independent work (studying or reading by yourself or learning with a computer) or enjoy working with one other person you know well.

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I have a creative imagination.
I try to find many options and possibilities for why something happens.
I plan carefully for future events.
I like to discover things myself rather than have everything explained to me.
I add many original ideas during class discussions.
I am open-minded to new suggestions from my peers.

Random-Intuitive learner

You are most likely more future-oriented, prefer what can be over what is, like to speculate about possibilities, enjoy abstract thinking, and tend to disfavor step-by-step instruction.

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I focus on a situation as it is rather than thinking about how it could be.
I read instruction manuals before using the device.
I trust concrete facts instead of new, untested ideas.
I prefer things presented in a step-by-step way.
I dislike it if my classmate changes the plan for our project.
I follow directions carefully.

Concrete-Sequential learner

You are likely to be more present-oriented, prefer one-step-at-a-time activities, and want to know where you are going in your learning at every moment.

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I prefer short and simple answers rather than long explanations.
I ignore details that do not seem relevant.
It is easy for me to see the overall plan or big picture.
I get the main idea, and that’s enough for me.
When I tell an old story, I tend to forget lots of specific details.

Global learner

You enjoy getting the gist or main idea and are comfortable communicating even if you don’t know all the words or concepts.

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I need very specific examples in order to understand fully.
I pay attention to specific facts or information.
I’m good at catching new phrases or words when I hear them.
I enjoy activities where I fill in the blank with missing words I hear.
When I try to tell a joke, I remember details but forget the punch line.

Particular learner

You focus more on details and remember specific information about a topic well.

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Impulsive learner

You react quickly in acting or speaking, without thinking the situation through.

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I need to think things through before speaking or writing.
I like to look before I leap when determining what to say or write in a target language.
I attempt to find supporting material in my mind before I set about producing language.

Reflective learner

You react quickly in acting or speaking, without thinking the situation through.

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I react quickly in language situations.
I go with my instincts in the target language.
I jump in, see what happens, and make corrections if needed.