Visual learners learn best by taking detailed notes. A visual learner also generally has a neat and clean appearance and sits near the front of the classroom. At times, they may close their eyes when trying to remember a fact to visualize it. Visual learners remember facts better when presented with illustrations or presentations and when information is separated from audio distractions.
Auditory learners have a tendency to remember information that they hear better. They sit in the classroom in a location where they are able to hear the instructor. Many times their style of fashion does not coordinate, as others see fit, but they will be able to explain how and why they did what they did. When they're bored, they make noise by either talking to themselves, others or humming music. The best way for auditory learners to retain information is if they read the information out loud, as opposed to seeing it on paper.
Kinesthetic learners constantly are on the move and need to be active. They use their hands and make frequent gestures to show their point or explain something. It may also be more difficult to remember something that was said or done, but they may recall bits and pieces in their minds briefly. They prefer to experience something themselves, instead of listening to someone describe it or reading about it. Hands-on activities such as engineering, construction-related tasks and art help them to learn. In a classroom, they are found near the door in case they need to get up and move.
Others may be able to interpret your learning style by reading about the different types and looking at you but the best way is to take an evaluation of yourself. One way is the Felder's Index, which was developed by both Dr. Richard Felder and Barbara Soloman from North Carolina State University. It asks questions about your preferences for learning and how you take in information.