VAK TestVAK Learning Styles Self-Assessment QuestionnaireCircle or tick the answer that most represents how you generally behave.(Its best to complete the questionnaire before reading the accompanying explanation.) 1. When I operate new equipment I generally:a) read the instructions firstb) listen to an explanation from someone who has used it beforec) go ahead and have a go, I can figure it out as I use it2. When I need directions for travelling I usually:a) look at a mapb) ask for spoken directionsc) follow my nose and maybe use a compass3. When I cook a new dish, I like to:a) follow a written recipeb) call a friend for an explanationc) follow my instincts, testing as I cook4. If I am teaching someone something new, I tend to:a) write instructions down for themb) give them a verbal explanationc) demonstrate first and then let them have a go5. I tend to say:a) watch how I do itb) listen to me explainc) you have a go6. During my free time I most enjoy:a) going to museums and galleriesb) listening to music and talking to my friendsc) playing sport or doing DIY7. When I go shopping for clothes, I tend to:a) imagine what they would look like onb) discuss them with the shop staffc) try them on and test them out8. When I am choosing a holiday I usually:a) read lots of brochuresb) listen to recommendations from friendsc) imagine what it would be like to be there9. If I was buying a new car, I would:a) read reviews in newspapers and magazinesb) discuss what I need with my friendsc) test-drive lots of different types10. When I am learning a new skill, I am most comfortable:a) watching what the teacher is doingb) talking through with the teacher exactly what Im supposed to doc) giving it a try myself and work it out as I go11. If I am choosing food off a menu, I tend to:a) imagine what the food will look likeb) talk through the options in my head or with my partnerc) imagine what the food will taste like12. When I listen to a band, I cant help:a) watching the band members and other people in the audienceb) listening to the lyrics and the beatsc) moving in time with the music13. When I concentrate, I most often:a) focus on the words or the pictures in front of meb) discuss the problem and the possible solutions in my headc) move around a lot, fiddle with pens and pencils and touch things14. I choose household furnishings because I like:a) their colours and how they lookb) the descriptions the sales-people give mec) their textures and what it feels like to touch them15. My first memory is of:a) looking at somethingb) being spoken toc) doing something16. When I am anxious, I:a) visualise the worst-case scenariosb) talk over in my head what worries me mostc) cant sit still, fiddle and move around constantly17. I feel especially connected to other people because of:a) how they lookb) what they say to mec) how they make me feel18. When I have to revise for an exam, I generally:a) write lots of revision notes and diagramsb) talk over my notes, alone or with other peoplec) imagine making the movement or creating the formula19. If I am explaining to someone I tend to:a) show them what I meanb) explain to them in different ways until they understandc) encourage them to try and talk them through my idea as they do it20. I really love:a) watching films, photography, looking at art or people watchingb) listening to music, the radio or talking to friendsc) taking part in sporting activities, eating fine foods and wines or dancing21. Most of my free time is spent:a) watching televisionb) talking to friendsc) doing physical activity or making things22. When I first contact a new person, I usually:a) arrange a face to face meetingb) talk to them on the telephonec) try to get together whilst doing something else, such as an activity or a meal23. I first notice how people:a) look and dressb) sound and speakc) stand and move24. If I am angry, I tend to:a) keep replaying in my mind what it is that has upset meb) raise my voice and tell people how I feelc) stamp about, slam doors and physically demonstrate my anger25. I find it easiest to remember:a) facesb) namesc) things I have done26. I think that you can tell if someone is lying if:a) they avoid looking at youb) their voices changesc) they give me funny vibes27. When I meet an old friend:a) I say “its great to see you!b) I say “its great to hear from you!c) I give them a hug or a handshake28. I remember things best by:a) writing notes or keeping printed detailsb) saying them aloud or repeating words and key points in my headc) doing and practising the activity or imagining it being done29. If I have to complain about faulty goods, I am most comfortable:a) writing a letterb) compl