Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Linguistic-Intelligence


Definition: Linguistic Intelligence 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.

Usually found in: poets, copywriters, novelists, journalists, scriptwriters, orators, seminar presenters, politicians, editors, publicists, journalists, speech writers, lawyers

Famous examples: Bill Clinton, J.K.Rowling, Tony Robbins, Winston Churchill

Linguistic Intelligence traits:

* like to read
* like to write
* like to listen
* good at spelling
* sensitive to patterns
* like word games
* good memory for general knowledge
* orderly and systematic
* ability to reason
* good public speaker / debater though may prefer either oral or written communication


Example of Linguistic-Intelligence

Exercises to strengthen linguistic intelligence:

* make up stories and tell them to someone else
* have debates about current events
* discuss life, the universe and everything!
* put together a family, school or work magazine or newsletter
* keep a journal
* learn new words every day
* interview friends, family and mentors
* write poems
* read all kinds of novels, stories and jokes
* write stories and jokes
* use a computer to write
* play vocabulary games and tests
* publish your own website dedicated to your special subject
* do puzzles and crosswords
* learn about Neuro-Linguistic Programming
* write letters/emails to penpals
* write book reviews and product reviews

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