First, your brain likes to hear information, and of course the videos have audio along with them.There is so much information out there - in video format - that can help reinforce what you’re learning in class. Watch videos about what you’re learning in class. But for this study strategy, it’s best to find someone who isn’t familiar with the information, like a younger sibling, a friend who’s not in taking that class, or your mom.ģ. When you’re studying in a group, the other people are generally familiar with the material. This is different from studying in a group. This study tip works for all learning styles, but it works like magic for auditory learners. Of course, I always advise that you study by yourself first, so that you get a clear picture of what you do and don’t understand – and then you can take your questions to the group.Ģ. Because auditory learners benefit from hearing information and talking about it, group study sessions of 3-4 people can make a huge difference in how you process information. Even studying with just one other person can be helpful.
Sound like you? Then on to the tips! Study Tips for Auditory Learnersġ. Be able to see the “big idea” before the details make sense.Be easily distracted by too many colors, graphics and visuals.Benefit from active class discussions and participating in them too.Benefit from oral explanations and directions.Mind blowing, right? Characteristics of Auditory LearnersĪuditory learners - those who prefer to hear information - have some key identifying characteristics that make them unique from visual or kinesthetic learners. Once you do this, you can stop using all those study methods, note-taking methods and reading strategies that don’t work for you - even though they work for someone else.
Going through the small effort of identifying your learning style can literally change everything about how you do school. It’s critical that you take the time to figure out what type of learner you are, and then use study techniques that work for that learning style. Some of us fall perfectly into one category, while others are a combination of two or more learner-types.