People usually talk about their study method and how it works for them, however people do not usually talk about learning styles. Today, I will tell you about learning styles and the importance of them in our daily life.

There are many study methods, you might have tried or heard about them already. However, there are also learning styles.

What are learning styles?

A learning style is the way a student learns, there are three main learning styles, these are: Visual (Spatial), auditory (Aural), and kinesthetic (Tactile).

Why is it important to know them?

It is very important to know your learning style because you can find  the study method that works for you, it can also help you getting to know more about yourself and maybe even discover the reasons of some things you might do, like making doodles, watching videos, or listening to podcasts.

Characteristics

Visual learner: They learn the best by seeing and observing, they like to visualize and think how something works. They usually enjoy reading, are good spellers, very neat people, speak quickly and might get distracted by noise.

Auditory learner: Noise is the main characteristic in this type of learning, they get and retain information by listening to others or themselves, they are known because they read out loud and always have background music while studying.

Kinesthetic learner: They learn by using their hands, most kinesthetic learners are good at sports, energetics, very coordinated and could be a little be messy.

Which study methods work for each one?

For visual learners it is recommended to have a study routine where you watch videos, make flashcards, use mind maps, use charts and graphs, turn your notes into images, and use a lot of color to highlight your notes.

For auditory learners using songs to memorize, recording themselves, studying in quiet places, watching videos, and listening to music is very helpful.

For kinesthetic learners building models, using gestures to memorize, studying outdoors, conducting experiments, and using role play; are useful study habits.

Remember that these learning styles can be combinated and people can be, visual-auditory learners, auditory-kinesthetic learners, visual-kinesthetic learners, among others.

Try to experiment with many study methods and I hope that knowing your learning style helps you with this.