Listening Note-Taking Methods 2

What are listening note-taking methods?

The Curve of Forgetting (originally called The Ebbinghuas Curve) proposes we forget new information rapidly. If you take a lecture for example, many students think that because they understand the content, they don’t need to take notes but this understanding or retention can fall to 40% within just 48 hours. Thus, note-taking is an important skill for recall and review at a future date.

There are many methods of note-taking and every individual is different but using a variety of techniques can only improve the efficiency of good note-taking. This webpage provides a range of methods (linear, mind map, table and combined) and abbreviations to help students improve this skill.

Listening note-taking methods lesson 2 download

Listening note-taking methods 2 [new 2021]

This lesson is an introduction to abbreviations and note taking using linear, mind map and table methods. The lesson includes four approximately 2-minute lectures and one 8-minute lecture to practice using these methods. Example Time: 90-120mins. Level ***** [B1/B2/C1] Video [07.00] / MP3 / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Note-taking methods: ‘abbreviations & symbols’

One strategy for taking good notes is to use abbreviations and symbols. What would you use for the following words?

abbreviations exercise

abbreviations answers

Note-taking methods: ‘linear’

One common way to make notes is using a linear method. You can organise your notes using headings, numbers and bullet points. Look at the examples:

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Note-taking methods: ‘mind map‘

Another common method for taking notes is to use a spidergram (mind map). This is a good way to show relationships between ideas. Look at the example:

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Note-taking methods: ‘table‘

Another common method for taking notes is to use a table. This is a good way to show comparison of two things. Look at the example:

To practise this skill to a mini-lecture, go to the listening note-taking methods 2 download below:

Note-taking methods: ‘combination of linear and table‘

Most of the time we take notes using a variety of different methods. We may start with linear but then we may include a spider gram to show cause and effects or a table to show comparison. Look at the following example:

To practise this skill to a mini-lecture, go to the listening note-taking methods 2 download below:

Listening note-taking methods lesson downloads

Note-taking Skills 1 (note-taking: the basics)

Listening note-taking methods 1 [new 2021]

This lesson is an introduction to taking notes using a variety of methods. It begins by providing a guide to seven common methods. The lesson includes five 30-second listenings, two 2-minute listenings and one 8-minute lecture to practice using these methods. Example Time: 90-120mins. Level ***** [B1/B2/C1] Video [08.50] / MP3 / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Note-taking Skills 2 (abbreviations & symbols)

Listening note-taking methods 2 [new 2021]

Note-taking Skills 3 (Technology)

Listening note-taking methods 3 (Technology): Cornell Notes System [new 2022]

This lesson introduces students to the Cornell notes system. It starts with the students discussing their note-taking experience before introducing them to Cornell’s 5Rs. They then practice using this method by listening to five mini lectures on subjects connected to technology. Sample notes for each lecture are included. Example Time: 90-120mins. Level ***** [B1/B2/C1] Video [08.35] / MP3 / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Note-taking Skills 4

Listening note-taking methods 4 (Science): Cornell Notes System [new 2022]

This lesson introduces students to the Cornell notes system. It starts with the students discussing their note-taking experience before introducing them to Cornell’s 5Rs. They then practice using this method by listening to five mini lectures on subjects connected to science. Sample notes for each lecture are included. Example Time: 90-120mins. Level ***** [B1/B2/C1] Video [09.18] / MP3 / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP