Worksheet

Activity 1:
Find out how you learn best by answering the following questions. Read the statements and
decide if they are true (T) or false (F) for you and then discuss your answers with your
partner(s).
a) I learn best when the teacher explains something to me.
b) I enjoy discussing something with other students in class.
c) I love doing listening exercises in class. Auditory
d) I read my material/notes out loud while studying.
e) I sometimes draw pictures/diagrams to help me remember something.
f) I speak very quickly in English and in my own language.
g) I write in different colours and I highlight/underline important words. Visual
h) I can picture words/phrases easily in my mind.
i) I like doing stand-up activities and roleplays in class.
j) I am good at making things.
k) I take a lot of notes. Kinaesthetic
l) I enjoy doing physical activities.

Activity 2:
Discuss with your partner(s) whether you agree or disagree with the following statement.
Explain your reasoning.

Having flexibility in your learning styles is more important than knowing what your
preferred learning style is.

Activity 3:
Use the following questions to find out what your partner(s) think about the topic of exams.

a) Do you think that language exams should always contain a speaking component (an oral
exam)? Why/why not?
b) Two popular ways of examining students are the ‘continuous assessment’ method
(students are assessed on their work throughout the course) and the ‘final exam’ method
(students are assessed on their performance in an exam at the end of the course). Which
do you prefer and why? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method?
c) During many exams, if the candidates cheat, they are disqualified. Do you think this is
right? Is it okay to cheat a little? Have you ever cheated?
d) Do you revise regularly throughout the course for an exam or do you leave all your
revision until the last minute?
e) Which one is more difficult: written exams or practical exams?
f) Do you think that your exam results are an accurate reflection of your ability? Why/why
not? Are exams a waste of time?