How to adjust your English learning style to suit yourself

Why learning styles matter

Who is like this?… Try to learn English in almost every way, whether reading books, watching clips, listening to podcasts, but still feel like you can't understand or can't remember what you studied yesterday. In fact, "it's not that you're not good at studying", but you might just Studying the wrong way That's all, because each person has “Learning Style” They differ. Some people remember things better when they see a picture, some people remember things better when they hear it, and some people remember things better when they actually “do” it. If you use a learning method that doesn't suit your style, this is often the result.

• Study hard but can't remember
• Feeling tired easily, lacking motivation
• Waste of time without results
• I think I have no talent for languages.

But in reality…to learn English effectively, you don't need to "study a lot." You just need to "study what's right for you." 💡 Tips: Before you change your learning style, ask yourself, “Do I understand new things best when I see them, when I hear them, or when I do them?” This is where truly effective learning begins. In this article, we'll explore how.

• What is your learning style?
• How to adapt your learning to suit your style
• With tools and techniques that help you learn effectively

Read more: Learn English one-on-one for the best value.

1. Know Learning Styles

Many people misunderstand that “there is only one effective way to learn English,” but the truth is There is no best way, there is only “the way that works best for us”. Learning psychologists divide learning styles into three main categories, each with its own strengths and training methods. Read on to see which one suits you best.

1. Visual Learners

Features:

• Remember better when you see organized images, videos, or text.
• I like to use colors when taking notes. I like to look at slides or infographics.
• Reading is easier to understand than listening.
• I like to see the “big picture” before learning the details.

Learning methods suitable for Visual Learners:

• use Mind Maps or Diagrams Lesson Summary
• do Flashcards with illustrations
• watch YouTube Videos with Subtitles
• Read news, articles, or eBooks with lots of pictures.
• Write colored notes, such as one color for vocabulary and another for sentence structure.

💡 Tips: When reviewing, try drawing pictures to connect the words, for example “Food” → there are pictures of bread, rice, noodles. Your brain will remember the pictures before the letters, making them last longer.

2. Auditory Learners

Features:

• Remember it well when you hear it
• Likes to repeat and explain what is being learned aloud
• Listening to music or podcasts is more memorable than reading.
• Likes to learn through conversation

Study methods suitable for Auditory Learners:

• listen English Podcast Every day, such as BBC Learning English
• Use techniques Shadowing (Speak according to the sound you hear)
• Repeat new vocabulary words several times
• Read aloud while reciting grammar or dialogue.
• participate Language Exchange Group To practice real speaking

💡 Tips: Record yourself speaking and listen to it later. You'll be able to hear exactly where you got stuck or mispronounced.

3. Kinesthetic Learners (Hands-on Learners)

Features:

• You have to “do it” to understand.
• I don't like to sit and listen for long periods of time. I like activities that require me to do them.
• Remember well when writing, drawing or playing games
• Like to remember from experience

A learning method suitable for Kinesthetic Learners:

• do Role-play real-world situations For example, ordering food at a restaurant or speaking in a meeting.
• use Body Movement While speaking, such as making gestures according to the sentence
• Write your own notes instead of typing them.
• play English games Such as Crossword or Kahoot
• use Real paper flashcards Not just in the app

💡 Tips: Don't sit still for more than 30 minutes. Get up, walk around, or talk while moving your hands. The kinesthetic brain remembers information better when the body is moving.

4. Multimodal Learners (Mixed Learners)

Most of us tend to be a mix of 2-3 styles. We might listen well when we're studying with a teacher, but we like to take notes ourselves when we review. Learning methods suitable for multimodal learners:

• Read (Visual) → Listen (Auditory) → Write a summary (Kinesthetic)
• Learn the same content in multiple formats, such as watching clips + listening to podcasts + writing your own summaries.
• Create a “learning cycle” that uses all the senses.

💡 Tips: Don't limit yourself to one style, try mixing them up, as stimulating multiple channels simultaneously helps your brain remember more clearly. Read more: Learn English intensively. What should I do if I want to become proficient quickly?

2. Test your own learning style.

Before choosing an effective way to learn English, the first thing you need to know is: “What kind of learner are we?” Because once you know this, choosing the right media, tools, and techniques will be much easier. Let's try a quick test that takes less than 5 minutes.

Easy Quiz: Find Your Learning Style

Answer the following questions by choosing the answer that best describes you.

1. If you have to go somewhere new, what would you like…
   • A) Look at the map or picture.
   • B) Let someone explain the way in words.
   • C) Drive yourself until you remember.
2. If you have to assemble something, you will…
   • A) Read the manual first.
   • B) Let someone teach or explain to you.
   • C) Try doing it yourself.
3. When you learn something new, you tend to…
   • A) Watch the video or demonstration first.
   • B) Listen to the teacher's explanation or podcast.
   • C) Try doing it yourself right away.
4. You remember content best when…
   • A) Read it several times.
   • B) Listen repeatedly.
   • C) Use it for real or practice it often.
5. What do you like to do in your free time?
   • A) Watch movies, read books
   • B) Listen to music or talk to friends.
   • C) Play sports, do activities

Your result is…

• A Most → Visual Learner (learn from what you see)
• B Most → Auditory Learner (learns from what is heard)
• C Most → Kinesthetic Learner (learn by doing)
• If there are many styles close together → Multimodal Learner (mixed styles)

💡 Tips: There is no right or wrong answer. Every type is good in its own way. The important thing is to “know yourself” and use this result to adjust your learning to fit your nature.

3. Adjust your learning methods to suit yourself.

Now that you know what type of learner you are, the next step is to “adapt your English learning method to suit your own style.” Because when you use a method that suits your brain, the results will change immediately. You'll understand more easily, remember more quickly, and have more fun than ever.

For Visual Learners (learn from what you see)

In the lesson with the teacher:

• Ask the teacher to write the vocabulary or structure on the board.
• Use handouts or slides to teach.
• Watch a video or preview of the situation.
• Please ask the teacher to draw a diagram explaining grammar.

For self-study:

• Read articles, books, or eBooks in English.
• Use the app Quizlet / Canva / Notion Create flashcards with pictures
• Make a mind map to summarize the lesson.
• Use colorful sticky notes to stick vocabulary words around the house.

💡 Tips: When studying vocabulary, use “pictures” instead of translations, such as the word apple → Drawing an apple makes the brain connect better than just seeing the word and its meaning in Thai.

For Auditory Learners (learn by listening and speaking)

In the lesson with the teacher:

• Ask the teacher to speak and explain instead of writing.
• Focus on conversation, lots of speaking, questioning, and answering.
• Please ask the teacher to teach with example conversations.
• Record the lesson to listen to it later.

For self-study:

• Listen to English podcasts every day, such as BBC, All Ears English.
• Listen to audiobooks while traveling
• Use techniques Shadowing (Speaking in the original voice)
• Explain what you have learned to yourself.

💡 Tips: Create an “English Only” playlist on Spotify or YouTube and play it while you shower, commute, or work out, so you can practice listening without even realizing it every day.

For Kinesthetic Learners (learn by doing)

In the lesson with the teacher:

• Ask teachers to do role-play activities such as ordering food at a restaurant or speaking in a meeting.
• Use English games or activities
• Stand and talk, walk around instead of sitting still.
• Do a simulation task, such as presenting in front of the class.

For self-study:

• Write the words on paper by hand (not printed).
• Practice speaking in front of a mirror, using gestures.
• Create paper flashcards and organize them yourself.
• Practice in real-world situations, such as speaking to coffee shop staff.

💡 Tips: If you're a hands-on person, try "integrating English into your daily routine," such as ordering food in English with friends or talking to yourself while cooking.

For Multimodal Learners (blended learning)

You are a flexible person, using a combination of styles to get the best results. Multi-Sensory Learning Techniques:

• Read English news (Visual)
• Listen to a podcast on the same topic (Auditory)
• Write a summary of what you heard (Kinesthetic)
• Explain it aloud to yourself again (Auditory + Kinesthetic)

💡 Tips: Choose to study the same topic in different formats, such as studying the word presentation → Watch clips / listen to audio samples / write in a notebook / play role-playing games. The result is longer-lasting memory and deeper understanding than single-track learning. Read more: Learn English on your own: Effective strategies

4. One-on-one learning meets all learning styles.

Did you know that people who study English one-on-one often find a teaching style that works for them without much effort? This is because teachers can adjust content, teaching methods, and activities to suit the learner's style in real time.

Why one-on-one classes are suitable for every style

For Visual Learners

• The teacher uses pictures, charts, and slides to help explain.
• There are clear, colorful handouts for review.
• Use teaching videos to see real-world situations.
• Recommend websites or YouTube channels that emphasize images and subtitles.

💡 Tips: Ask your teacher to create a short “Visual Summary” after the lesson, such as a diagram or mind map, to help you remember things longer.

For Auditory Learners

• The teacher emphasizes talking and explaining with words more than writing.
• Use questions and answers to stimulate listening and speaking.
• Let you practice pronunciation and shadowing in class.
• Recommend podcasts or audio clips based on the topic being studied.

💡 Tips: After class, try recording a summary of what you learned today and listening to it while driving or traveling – it will help you remember things better without even realizing it.

For Kinesthetic Learners

• The teacher organizes role-play and simulation activities for you to practice speaking.
• Use English games as part of your lessons.
• Get up and move while practicing your speech, no need to sit still.
• Practice using language in simulated situations such as restaurants, airports, or workplaces.

💡 Tips: If you're bored with sitting in class, try changing the atmosphere. Study in a cafe, walk and talk, or study in an outdoor session.

For Multimodal Learners

• The teacher uses a mix of all styles – speaking, listening, visualizing, and doing.
• The lesson consists of video + conversation + writing.
• Switch up the teaching format every period to avoid boredom.
• Help design a comprehensive “personal learning activity package”

💡 Tips: Ask your teacher to create a 3-box Learning Plan – Listening / Speaking / Writing – and fill in the activities that suit you in each section.

inlingua Method = The most comprehensive multi-sensory approach

inlingua's teaching system is designed to meet the needs of all types of learners because we use a Multi-sensory Learning concept that stimulates all senses: listening (Auditory), watching (Visual) and doing (Kinesthetic). You will get:

• Native Speaker teachers who understand each person's learning style
• Content tailored to your level and needs
• The learning atmosphere is fun and not stressful.
• Measurable results in no time

💡 Tips: If you're still unsure which style suits you, you can start with a free Trial Class at inlingua where a teacher can analyze your Learning Style for you.

Learning in a way that suits you is the shortcut to success.

Learning English effectively does not depend on how much you study, but on whether you study with understanding yourself or not. Because when you know Learning Style Your own and adjust your learning methods to suit you. Your brain will be able to accept information much faster than before.

3 Main Learning Styles You Should Know

For those of you who have multiple styles (multimodal), don't worry. The more you combine multiple methods, the deeper connections your brain will make and the longer you will remember them. Read more: Advantages of one-on-one English lessons

5 steps to adjust your learning to suit yourself

1. Find your own style with this simple quiz.
2. Choose media and tools that fit your style, such as flashcards, podcasts, or articles.
3. Adjust your self-study methods, such as listening more, reading more, or practicing speaking more often.
4. Let your teacher know what style you prefer so they can help design your lesson.
5. Combine multiple methods to make your brain work in all aspects.

💡 Tips: Don't try to force yourself to use methods that aren't right for you. Start with what feels "natural" to you and then build on it.

Learn with teachers who understand your learning style at inlingua.

at inlingua All teachers are trained according to inlingua Method Which emphasizes "teaching according to the learner's style", not teaching according to the same textbooks. What you will get from studying here:

• Native Speaker teachers who adapt their teaching style to suit their learners
• Use Multi-sensory Learning – Listen, Speak, Watch, and Do
• Personalized Learning Plan
• Continuous monitoring and feedback

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