There are many people in the world, but only three key learning styles. Learning styles can be defined as a preferred way of acquiring knowledge and processing information. A learning style affects understanding, problem solving, participating in different activities, responding in groups, and relating to others around us. Most individuals have a dominant learning style. There are many varieties of learning styles, but they are classified into three main groups: auditory, visual, and kinesthetic (Lamarche-Bisson):1. “Auditory learners learn best through lectures, discussions, talking, and listening to what others have to say. Auditory learners interpret the underlying meanings of speech by listening to tone of voice, pitch, speed, and other nuances. Written information may have little meaning until it is heard. These learners often benefit from reading texts aloud and using a tape recorder. »2. “Visual learners learn best by seeing the teacher's body language and facial expression to fully understand the content of a lesson. They tend to prefer to sit at the front of the class to avoid visual obstructions (e.g. people's heads). They can think in pictures and learn best from visual displays including: diagrams, illustrated manuals, transparencies, videos, flipcharts, and handouts. During a lecture or class discussion, visual learners often prefer to take detailed notes to absorb the information. »3. “Kinaesthetic learners learn best through verbal lectures, discussions, talking, and listening to what others have to say. Auditory learners interpret the underlying meanings of speech by listening to tone of voice, pitch, speed, and other nuances. Written information...... middle of paper ...... lection. EBSCO. Internet. April 14, 2011. Kemp, Stephen. “Continued emphasis on isolated learning styles distracts the study of teaching.” (2010). The Chronicle of Higher Education. Internet. April 13, 2011. Labi, Aisha. "Europe's desire to teach in English creates obstacles in the classroom." Chronicle of Higher Education 57.24 (2011): A23-A24. Professional development collection. EBSCO. Internet. April 14, 2011. Lamarche-Bisson, Diane. “Learning Styles – What are they? How can they help?” The World and Me, September 2002: 268. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Internet. April 13, 2011. Tzu-Chien, Liu and Sabine Graf. “Coping with unsuitable courses: Students' behavior and performance in courses unsuited to their learning styles.” Educational Technology Research and Development 57.6 (2009): 739-752. Premier Academic Research. EBSCO. Internet. April 13, 2011.http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm