TOEFL

TOEFL/Unit 1: Format & Note-Taking Framework

Vocabulary

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Abbreviate

/uh-bree-vee-ayt/

"Shorten word."

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Symbol

/sim-bol/

"Sign."

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Hierarchy

/hy-rar-kee/

"Order of importance."

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Capture

/kap-chur/

"Record info."

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Verbatim

/ver-bay-tim/

"Word for word."

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Recall

/ri-kawl/

"Remember."

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Strategy

/strat-uh-jee/

"Plan."

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Focus

/foh-kus/

"Attention."

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Omit

/oh-mit/

"Leave out."

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Keyword

/kee-wurd/

"Main word."

Article

The Golden Rule: Notes 📝

You cannot trust your memory for 5 minutes of talking.

The Layout

Divide your paper. Don't write sentences. Use symbols.

Symbols: -> (leads to), = (same), != (different), ^ (up/increase), v (down).
Structure: Main Idea at top. Details below. Examples indented.

Listening Logic

Structure of a lecture: Intro -> Definition -> Examples -> Conclusion.

Practice

Progress: 0/10

Score: 0

How many times can you listen?

Should you write full sentences?

What symbol means 'Caused'?

If the speaker says 'For example', you should...

Cornell Method involves...

Is spelling important in notes?

Main Idea usually comes...

To 'Abbreviate' means...

Verbatim means...

10.

Do you see questions while listening?

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