Understand your primary learning style. While you may be able to learn all three ways, it is best to take a learning style inventory to determine which is your primary style. If you are a visual learner, you may prefer to have directions written down, and to picture something in your head while you read and read through notes to study. If you are an auditory learner, you may prefer to have directions spoken to you, and you can probably remember all the words to songs that you hear. If you are a kinesthetic learner, you may fiddle with something often and will remember how to do something better after trying it rather than reading about it.
Attempt to learn new skills using your main learning style. If you are an auditory learner, you may want to eliminate any distracting noise, such as the television, and say the steps out loud as you complete them. If you are a visual learner, take the time to read the instruction manual or textbook as this will often help you learn the new skill faster. If you are a kinesthetic learner, use your hands as you work on the new skill. Your hands will quickly learn the task and help you remember how to do it next time.
Pursue the new task until it is mastered. When focusing on learning a new task through the filter of your primary learning style, you will most likely be able to achieve success with the new skill. If you are finding it difficult to learn the skill, attempt to find a new way to practice based on your learning style. Remember to use your eyes if you are visual, your ears if you are auditory and your hands if you are tactile.