Reading Comprehension B1+ Multiple Intelligence

Not everyone learns in the same way! Jeffrey Harder describes seven different learning styles, or 'intelligences'. Does one describe your way of learning?

Verbal or linguistic intelligence, also known as word smart', describes a way of learning best through books and words. People with this kind of learning style prefer to learn by reading and writing. They enjoy and are good at both reading and writing stories, poetry, word games and anything else related to words in print. When they take part in discussions with other people, verbal learners and to think in words instead of pictures and often make notes.

Which of these four best matches the learning style described in the paragraph?

People with mathematical or logical intelligence favour numbers over words. They are 'maths smart and like patterns and logic more than words on a page. They excel at puzzles and analysing problems, finding solutions and conducting experiments. They think in numbers and images and look for visual patterns in colour and shapes too. People with this kind of learning style are very systematic and logical thinkers. They are excellent organizers and great at winning arguments!

Which of these four best matches the learning style described in the paragraph?

People with visual-spatial intelligence learn through images. The expression, a picture paints a thousand words' has real meaning to them because they learn best through shapes, pictures and designs that can be seen. Visual learners often like to draw or paint something in order to understand it. They also like puzzles and maps and anything else they can learn from 'seeing. They are creative learners and often seek careers in fields such as architecture or graphic design.

Which of these four best matches the learning style described in the paragraph?

Intrapersonal learners are people who can look inside themselves to analyse their thoughts, feelings and beliefs. They enjoy thinking and learning by themselves, and often dislike having to learn in groups with others. Intrapersonal learners are very creative people, strong willed and self-confident. They take time for self-reflection and search for understanding independently. Other people often turn to them for advice and guidance because they can easily analyse and understand personal feelings.

Which of these four best matches the learning style described in the paragraph?

Interpersonal learners are just the opposite. They prefer to work with other people, face-to-face. They like the dynamics of being on a team rather than working by themselves. They are 'people smart and have a great variety of social skills which they use to communicate effectively and interact with others. They are great at taking part in animated discussions. People with interpersonal intelligence have a lot of friends and show genuine understanding for other people. You'll always find them in a group!

Which of these four best matches the learning style described in the paragraph?

Kinaesthetic learners are 'body smart, which means they learn best by using their body to do something. They don't like to sit still and read about new ideas. They learn best by getting up and doing it themselves. Kinaesthetic learners are very aware of their body's abilities and enjoy physical movement. They learn something by watching someone else do it first, then trying it themselves, like riding a bike or repairing something. Body smart people excel at sports and other activities that keep them moving and doing. They easily become bored when forced to sit still for long periods of time.

Which of these four best matches the learning style described in the paragraph?

Kinesthetic learners are individuals who prefer to learn by doing. They enjoy a hands-on experience. They are usually more in touch with reality and more connected to it, which is why they require using tactile experience to understand something better. The best way to present new information to a kinesthetic learner is through personal experience, practice, examples, or simulations. For instance, they can remember an experiment by recreating it themselves.

Which of these four best matches the learning style described in the paragraph?

Reading/writing learners consume information best when it's in words, whether that's by writing it down or reading it. To them, text is more powerful than any kind of visual or auditory representation of an idea. These individuals usually perform very well on written assignments.

There are different ways to get a reading/writing learner to engage and understand a certain lesson. For instance, it would be best to have them describe charts and diagrams by written statements, take written quizzes on the topics, or give them written assignments.

Which of these four best matches the learning style described in the paragraph?