Everyone learns differently. There are four main types of learners:
- Visual: You learn best through visual media.
- Auditory: You learn best by listening and speaking.
- Kinesthetic: You learn best by doing things.
Sometimes, “reading and writing” is added as a fourth learning style. Reading and writing is similar to visual learning, with a stronger emphasis on written text.
Some 65% of the population are visual learners. Visual learners – as the name suggests – learn best through interacting with charts, graphs, diagrams, maps, and other forms of visual media.
If you’re a visual learner, you might find some forms of visual media more stimulating than others. Try different formats, such as:
- Mind maps
- Charts
- Cartoons
- Spider diagrams
Mind maps and spider diagrams are excellent for turning your knowledge into an easy-to-read, bitesize format. Cartoons are fun and effective, superb for science, history and geography.
Experiment with different learning formats and find your groove!
