Free VAK Learning Styles Test

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VAK learning styles test

The Visual-Auditory-Kinesthetic learning styles model or 'inventory', usually


abbreviated to VAK, provides a simple way to explain and understand your own
learning style (and learning styles of others).
vak learning style indicators (free self-test questionnaire)
visual
Auditory
kinesthetic/physical
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2
3
4

when operating new


equipment for the first
time I prefer to
when seeking travel
directions I..
when cooking a new
dish I..
to teach someone
something I..

read the
instructions

listen to or ask for an


explanation

have a go and learn by 'trial


and error'

look at a
map
follow a
recipe
write
instructions
"I see what
you mean"
"show me"
"watch how
I do it"

ask for spoken


directions
call a friend for
explanation

follow my nose or maybe use


a compass
follow my instinct, tasting as
I cook
demonstrate and let them
have a go

explain verbally
"I hear what you are
saying"
"tell me"

I tend to say..

I tend to say..

I tend to say..

complaining about
write a letter Phone
faulty goods I tend to..

9
10
11
12

13

14

15

16

17

"I know how you feel"


"let me try"

"listen to me explain" "you have a go"

go back to the store, or send


the faulty item to the head
office
I prefer these leisure
museums or
physical activities or making
music or conversation
activities
galleries
things
when shopping
look and
discuss with shop
try on, handle or test
generally I tend to..
decide
staff
read the
listen to
choosing a holiday I..
imagine the experience
brochures
recommendations
read the
choosing a new car I..
discuss with friends
test-drive what you fancy
reviews
I watch
I talk through with the I like to give it a try and
what the
learning a new skill
teacher exactly what I work it out as I go along by
teacher is
am supposed to do
doing it
doing
I imagine
choosing from a
what the
I talk through the
I imagine what the food will
restaurant menu..
food will
options in my head
taste like
look like
I sing along
when listening to a
to the lyrics I listen to the lyrics
I move in time with the
band
(in my head and the beats
music
or out loud!)
focus on the
discuss the problem
move around a lot, fiddle
words or
when concentrating I..
and possible solutions with pens and pencils and
pictures in
in my head
touch unrelated things
front of me
writing
notes or
saying them aloud or doing and practising the
I remember things best
keeping
repeating words and activity, or imagining it being
by..
printed
key points in my head done
details

visual
18 my first memory is of
19 when anxious, I..
I feel especially
20 connected to others
because of

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25
26

27

28
29

30

Auditory

kinesthetic/physical

looking at
being spoken to
doing something
something
visualise the
talk over in my head can't sit still, fiddle and move
worst-case
what worries me most around constantly
scenarios
how they
look

what they say to me

write lots of
revision
I talk over my notes,
when I revise for an
notes (using to myself or to other
exam, I..
lots of
people
colours!)
when explaining
explain to them in
show them
something to someone,
different ways until
what I mean
they understand
I tend to..
photography
or watching listening to music or
my main interests are films or
listening to the radio
peopleor talking to friends
watching
most of my free time is watching
talking to friends
spent..
television
I arrange a
when I first contact a
I talk to them on the
face to face
new person..
telephone
meeting
I first notice how
look and
sound and speak
people..
dress
I keep
replaying in
my mind
I shout lots and tell
if I am very angry..
what it is
people how I feel
that has
upset me
I find it easiest to
faces
Names
remember
I think I can tell
they avoid
someone is lying
looking at
their voice changes
you
because..
I say "it's
When I'm meeting with
I say "it's great to hear
great to see
an old friend..
your voice!"
you!"

how they make me feel

imagine making the


movement or creating the
formula
encourage them to try and
talk them through the idea as
they try
physical/sports activities or
fine wines, fine foods or
dancing
doing physical activity or
making things
I try to get together to share
an activity
stand and move

I stomp about, slam doors


and throw things

things I have done


the vibes I get from them
I give them a hug or a
handshake

totals
visual
Auditory
kinesthetic/physical
However you calculate the totals, ensure you use the chosen method consistently
throughout the questionnaire. The total scores for each style indicate your relative
preferred learning style or styles. There are no right or wrong answers. Some people
have very strong preferences, even to the extent that they have little or no preference
in one or two of the styles. Other people have more evenly balanced preferences, with
no particularly strong style. The point is simply to try to understand as much as you
can about yourself and your strengths (your preferred style or styles), and then make
best use of learning methods which suit your strengths (your preferred style or styles).

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