VKA Study Tip's

Study Stress

Do you become stressed easy when you are trying to study? If you do, your most likely using study techniques that are not your preference. Most people use the study techniques they were taught in school, if this does not work for you, you may want to change the way you study and instantly gain improvements.

Check Which Learning Preference you have (VKA) answer the following 3 questions:

When I need directions to somewhere I usually:

1. Look at a map
2. Ask for directions
3. Follow my nose and maybe use a compass

When I’m cooking a new dish, I would:

1. Follow a written recipe
2. Call a friend for an explanation
3. Give it a go, testing as I cook

If I am teaching someone something new, I will:

1. Write down instructions
2. Give them a verbal explanation
3. Show them first and then let them have a go


If you picked mainly 1’s you are Visual
If you picked mainly 2’s you are Auditory
If you picked mainly 3’s you are Kinesthetic

Audio – Study Tips

Explain the topic you are trying to learn to a friend
Read explanations and important facts out loud
Make up songs (Daft and crazy songs work best) to the study topic
Record and listen to lectures and sessions
When learning new information, discuss the topic and answers out loud
Say words in syllables.
Make up and repeat rhymes to remember information
Join a study groups/book clubs
Write sequences out in sentence form and then read them out loud.
Use audio CDs etc


Kinesthetic – Study Tips

Hold the book in your hand while reading rather the on a table
Write notes while you are reading or talking
Sit near the front of the classroom to keep focused
Use a computer to reinforce learning by using the sense of touch
Write lists repeatedly
Use practical experience when possible
Stand up when giving explanations
Use rhythm and beats to memorize or explain information
Use gestures when giving explanations
Make models
Make and use flashcards (keep them in order)
Use role-playing
Associate feelings with information

Visual – Study Tips

Take notes while listening to lectures and sessions
Use colour-coded highlighting
Create charts and diagrams that demonstrate key points
View any photographs or diagrams in your textbook
Use visual metaphors to associate information
Write explanations down
Make and use flashcards
Use illustrations
Use visual analogies to associate information
Watch videos/programmes specific to the course you are studying
Use guided imagery