What Type of French Learner Are You?

Visual, auditory, or kinesthetic?

Personally, I’m a visual learner. I like to see the written word, pictures, and images. This makes the information much easier for me to remember. When I’m thinking, I often look upwards for inspiration or even close my eyes to see images in my mind.

However, I find it very difficult to retain information that I only hear without any visual aid. Following a map? Simple comme bonjour! On the other hand, following verbal instructions to a destination? Aucune chance!

Many of my students are visual learners too. They love my teaching style because I use pictures, colours, and images that make the French stick. Others, however, prefer to learn by listening or through movement.

That’s where learning styles come in. You may be more of an auditory learner, someone who remembers best by listening. Or you could be a kinesthetic learner, who needs to be physically engaged in order to retain information. Most of us are a mixture of these styles, but usually one is stronger than the others.

Why not find out which one suits you best with this quick quiz?

Mini Quiz: What Type of Learner Are You?

1. When you’re trying to remember a new French word, you usually…
a) Picture the word written down or imagine an image.
b) Repeat the sound of the word out loud or listen to it again.
c) Write it down, act it out, or connect it with a physical action.

2. If someone gives you directions in French, what helps you most?
a) A written map or list of steps.
b) Hearing them repeat the directions slowly and clearly.
c) Walking the route with them or tracing it with your finger.

3. In a French class, what do you enjoy most?
a) Seeing words on the screen or in a colourful handout.
b) Listening to your teacher explain and repeating after them.
c) Doing activities, role plays, or games where you move and participate.

4. When you’re learning grammar, you prefer…
a) Charts, diagrams, or colour-coded notes.
b) Explanations you can hear, podcasts, or songs.
c) Practising with hands-on exercises or speaking straight away.

Your Results:

• Mostly A’s: You’re a Visual Learner – colours, images, and written notes help French stick for you.

• Mostly B’s: You’re an Auditory Learner – you learn best by listening, repeating, and speaking.

• Mostly C’s: You’re a Kinesthetic Learner – movement, writing, and hands-on practice keep you engaged.

• A mix: You have more than one style! Combine different activities to keep your French learning balanced and fun.

Journals and notebooks for French learners

Once you know your learning style, you can tailor your activities. For example, keeping a vocab book and noting down new expressions is essential for me. Writing things out is both visual and physical, and it gives me something to revisit later. As a result, it reinforces what I’ve learned and makes it easier to recall.

That’s why I created a couple of special tools for my students:

✨ Boîte à Bijoux – a little “jewellery box” notebook where you can store your French gems (perles françaises) safely.
✨ Mon Agenda Linguistique – a French learning journal designed to help you record and reflect on your weekly progress without feeling overwhelmed.

They’re practical, motivating, and fun to use – the perfect companions for your French journey.

Want to take a look?

• Click here to see Boîte à Bijoux

• Click here to see Mon Agenda Linguistique

Quick vocab from today:

• Simple comme bonjour! = Easy peasy

• Aucune chance! = Not a chance

• Une boîte à bijoux = A jewellery box

• Perles françaises = French gems

• Un agenda linguistique = A language log or diary