Self Intelligence: Things to know for the IELTS Test. People who are strong in the self intelligence like the rhythm and sound of language. They like poems, songs, and jingles. They enjoy humming or singing along with music.

Here are ways to work with this intelligence in your lessons:

• Go on "guided imagery" tours. Read a story in English and imagine you are in the story. Engage using only English.

• Set aside time to reflect on new ideas and information. When studying Task two writing subjects, contemplate how the topic or issue would effect you personally.

• Create a journal about how you are experiencing everyday English.

• Work on the computer.

• Practice breathing for relaxation.

• Use brainstorming methods before writing or reading.

• Listen to and read "how to" tapes and books.

• Read "inspirational" thought-for-the-day books.

• Read cookbooks and pay special attention to the functional verbs used to instruct you how to cook something.

This intelligence has to do with introspective and self-reflective capacities (people who can look into themselves and monitor their own feelings and thoughts). Those who are strongest in this intelligence are typically introverts and prefer to work alone. They are usually highly self-aware and capable of understanding their own emotions, goals and motivations. They often have an affinity for thought-based pursuits such as philosophy. They learn best when allowed to concentrate on the subject by themselves. There is often a high level of perfectionism associated with this intelligence.

Careers that suit those with this intelligence include philosophers, psychologists, theologians, writers and scientists.