Verbal / Linguistic

Linguistics Intelligence (Word Smart) is the capacity to use language, your native language, and perhaps other languages, to express what's on your mind and to understand other people.

Criteria Used for Linguistic Intelligence

• Can understand words and manipulate the structure of language

• Has highly developed communication skills including writing, speaking, and story-telling

• Knows and correctly uses rules of grammar

• Enjoys reading, writing, and speaking

• Has a large vocabulary

• These people would do well in these careers: Author, Journalist, Poet, Playwright, Radio Announcer, etc.

How These Learners Learn Best

Best Learning Activities

• Verbal lessons

• Reading materials

• Math story problems

• Written projects

• Presentation projects

Less Successful Learning Activities

• Abstract visuals such as

• Charts or graphs

• Pure math problems

• Hands-on projects with

• Minimal verbal or written

• Instructions

• Projects relying on hand-

• Eye coordination