10 top tips for listening and making notes
making notes Did you note everything down? Well done! You've nearly reached the end of this unit. At the bottom of this page you can find links to more useful study skills materials. But before we finish, let's review what we've learned about listening and taking notes. Check to see if you identified all ten tips! Prepare before you listen – gather information; read relevant course materials. You can research key words and phrases in advance so you're ready! Don't try to write down everything that you hear – decide what's really useful and what you can leave out. Use abbreviations to save space – things like UN for 'United Nations', AKA for 'Also Known As', and ASAP for 'As Soon As Possible'. Use symbols like = and + to show relationships – they're quick and clear. Mind maps, flowcharts, colours and capital letters can all be useful when taking notes – find the style that's right for you! Don't fill the ...