The Learning Styles Questionnaire Step 1 of 32 3% The learning styles questionnaire is 30 multiple-choice questions At the end we'll show you your unique make-up of learning styles and how to discover more about how to rapidly increase your learning potential When I operate new equipment I generally:* read the instructions first listen to an explanation from someone who has used it before go ahead and have a go, I can figure it out as I use it When I need directions for traveling I usually:* look at a map ask for spoken directions follow my nose and maybe use a compass When I cook a new dish, I like to:* follow a written recipe call a friend for an explanation follow my instincts, testing as I cook If I am teaching someone something new, I tend to:* write instructions down for them give a verbal explanation demonstrate first and then let them have a go I tend to say:* watch how I do it listen to me explain you have a go During my free time I most enjoy:* going to museums and galleries listening to music and talking to my friends playing sport or doing DIY When I go shopping for clothes, I tend to:* imagine what they would look like on discuss them with the shop staff try them on and test them out When I am choosing a holiday I usually:* read lots of brochures listen to recommendations from friends imagine what it would be like to be there If I was buying a new car, I would:* read reviews in newspapers and magazines discuss what I need with my friends test-drive lots of different types When I am learning a new skill, I am most comfortable:* watching what the teacher is doing talking through with the teacher exactly what I am supposed to do give it a try myself and work it out as I go If I am choosing food off a menu, I tend to:* imagine what the food will look like talk through the options in my head or with my partner imagine what the food will taste like When I listen to a band, I can’t help:* watching the band members and other people in the audience listening to the lyrics and the beats moving in time with the music When I concentrate, I most often:* focus on the words or pictures in front of me discuss the problem and the possible solutions in my head move around a lot, fiddle with pens and pencils and touch things I choose household furnishing because I like:* their colours and how they look the descriptions the sales-people give me the textures and what it feels like to touch them My first memory is of:* looking at something being spoken to doing something When I am anxious, I:* visualise the worst-case scenarios talk over in my head what worries me most can’t sit still, fiddle and move around constantly I feel especially connected to other people because of:* how they look what they say to me how they make me feel When I have to revise for an exam, I generally:* write lots of revision notes and diagrams talk over my notes, alone or with other people imagine making the movement or creating the formula If I am explaining to someone I tend to:* show them what I mean explain to them in different ways until they understand encourage them to try and talk them through my ideas as they do it I really love:* watching films, photography, looking at art or people watching listening to music, the radio or talking to friends taking part in sporting activities, eating fine foods and wines and dancing Most of my free time is spent:* watching television talking to friends doing a physical activity or making things When I first contact a new person, I usually:* arrange a face to face meeting talk to them on the telephone try to get together while doing something else, such as an activity or a meal I first notice how people:* look and dress sound and speak stand and move If I am angry, I tend to:* keep replaying in my mind what it is that has upset me raise my voice and tell people how I feel stamp about, slam doors and physically demonstrate my anger I find it easiest to remember:* faces names things I have done I think you can tell if someone is lying if:* they avoid looking at you their voice changes they give me funny vibes When I meet an old friend:* I say “It’s great to see you!” I say “It’s great to hear from you!” I give them a hug or a handshake I remember things best by:* writing notes or keeping printed details saying them aloud or repeating words and key points in my head doing or practising the activity or imagining it being done If I have to complain about faulty goods, I am most comfortable:* writing a letter complaining over the phone taking them back to the store or posting them back to head office I tend to say:* I see what you mean I hear what you are saying I know how you feel Please complete your details so we can email you your results:Name* First Last Email* Terms of use*By completing this form you agree to our privacy policy and to receive emails about tips and products to optimise your learning abilities. I agree Δ
