ESL LEARNING STYLES QUESTIONNAIRE

In constructing the ESL Learning Styles Questionnaire (see next page), every attempt was
made to depict clearly and distinctly each of the commonly identified preferred styles of
learning.

The silhouettes are meant to represent generic people (without reference to age, race,
nationality, gender, or ethnic background) with expressions that all cultures have in common.
Below each silhouette is a caption describing the activity associated with the learning
preference.

English language directionality has been incorporated in the questionnaire by having the
student begin with the silhouette at the top, left-hand section of the page, and work to the
right and down the page.

The degree to which the student likes using the method depicted, ranges:

from not liking it at all

to liking it very much

By examining the students’ responses, the instructor can determine if the student is most
comfortable alone or working with others. The instructor can also see preferences between
auditory versus visual learners.

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 ESL LEARNING STYLES QUESTIONNAIRE
Name _____________________________ Date ___________________________

Always Do Sometimes Sometimes Always Like

Not Like Do Not OK Like A Lot
Like
Work with a teacher.

Always Do Sometimes Sometimes Always Like

Not Like Do Not OK Like A Lot
Study in a small group. Like

Always Do Sometimes Sometimes Always Like

Not Like Do Not OK Like A Lot
Like
Study with a partner.

Always Do Sometimes Sometimes Always Like

Not Like Do Not OK Like A Lot
Like
Study alone.

Always Do Sometimes Sometimes Always Like

Not Like Do Not OK Like A Lot
Listen to audio CDs. Like

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 Always Do Sometimes Sometimes Always Like
Not Like Do Not OK Like A Lot
Practice English Like
pronunciation.

Always Do Sometimes Sometimes Always Like

Not Like Do Not OK Like A Lot
Practice conversations. Like

Always Do Sometimes Sometimes Always Like

Not Like Do Not OK Like A Lot
Like
Use a computer program.

Always Do Sometimes Sometimes Always Like

Not Like Do Not OK Like A Lot
Watch English videos. Like

Always Do Sometimes Sometimes Always Like

Not Like Do Not OK Like A Lot
Like
Write my assignments.

Always Do Sometimes Sometimes Always Like

Not Like Do Not OK Like A Lot
Read books. Like

Revised June 2017