After reading the chapter about memory it goes on to say how humans remember things better when they hear things rather than when looking at it. To improve a student's short term memory they should have group discussions or study with peers; this involves communication instead of rehearsing notes.
I grew up in a primarily Asian household which mainly spoke Cantonese. I naturally adapted the language and culture since I was primarily around it. When visiting China with my childhood best friend who grew up in a primarily white household. I was able to easily adapt while she was amazed at everything. This was because I have been surrounded with the culture and language since birth rather than walking into a new unfamiliar environment.
After looking at Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences I find linguistic intelligence as a skill I easily relate to as I have the ability to learn different languages and patterns rapidly. I am a strong public speaker. I also have the ability to understand phrases and am skilled in vocabulary. A skill I lack is naturalist intelligence as these people have a green thumb and are able to identify nature. I frequently struggle with keeping plants alive and know the bare minimum about plants and animals.