There is actually no special types of ELL student that is different from the learning style of every other students. That is why it is important to learn the 6 popular types of learner styles.

The Artists (visual learners)

Visual learners learn best visual representations of the subject being taught. They prefer visual aids such as the words they are learning and seeing pictures of what they are studying.

Visual learners respond well to:

• information on writing medium
  • the whiteboard
  • cue cards
  • posters
  • worksheets
• information from media
  • videos
  • computer graphics
  • cartoons
• information from abstract icons and symbols
• colorful pictures
  • story books with pictures
  • maps (e.g. treasure maps)
  • charts
  • puzzles

The Musician (Auditory Learners)

Auditory learners learn best by audio cues. They learn rather quite quickly by listening to stories and songs.

Auditory learners respond well to:

• listening to stories
• poems and riddles, songs
• verbal instructions and explanations
• listening activities
• presentation, debates, etc

 

The Mechanics (tactile learners)

Tactile learners learn physically by handling the objects.

Tactile learners respond well to:

• drawing, painting and molding
• music or songs with movement
• playing board games
• making models (e.g. with play doh or lego)
• feeling in the bag activities
• following instructions to make things

The Hyperactive Students (TPR learner)

Kinesthetic learners learn physically by moving around.

Kinesthetic learners respond well to:

• dancing, sports and anything active
• playing games in which they need to use their whole body (e.g. Charades)
• movement activities
• following instructions to make something
• hands-on projects

The Engineer (Analytical learner)

Analytic learners seek out rules, and enjoy participating  in the system.

Analytic learners respond well to:

• well-structured and clear lessons
• instructions given in steps
• clearly stated goals and objectives of tasks
• activities which require thought, such as matching exercises, puzzles.

The Visionary (global learner)

Global learners are like the visionary. They both focus on the whole picture and do not care so much about details. They do not want to get bored with slow moving lessons and enjoy interesting and attractive materials.

Global learners respond well to:

• war or strategy games
• story writing
• lots of action based activities
• computer games
• talking without being interrupted for correction