How to Listen and Take Notes for the TOEFL Part 1

How to Listen and Take Notes for the TOEFL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7mqcN-jt4Y

00:00-04:10

Watch the video and take notes

Multiple Select

According to Jane Birkenhead, multitasking is:

(choose two answers)

• easy with practice

• quite difficult

• not easy, but not hard either

• something her dog does

• hard to do, especially when taking an exam

Multiple Select

What are some common issues with listening and note-taking?

(choose all that apply)

• Note-takers can't read their own notes

• Note-takers miss details

• Note-takers don't know what to take notes of

• Note-takers can't listen and take notes at the same time

• Note-takers fall asleep while listening

04:10-09:19

Watch the video and take notes

Open Ended

According to Jane Birkenhead, what are some key differences between University Lectures and TOEFL Lectures?

If you can, list two differences.

Open Ended

According to Jane Birkenhead, why should you personalize your notes?

If you can, list two differences.

09:19-14:10

Watch the video and take notes

Multiple Choice

Choose the idea that was NOT mentioned as a helpful idea in the video.

• Practice with a pencil

• Use cursive (joined-up) writing

• Organize your notes

• Use a mind map instead of listing

• Use the entire page to take notes

Poll

Which tip(s) do you believe is the most useful for you?

Choose all that apply.

• Spread out over the entire page

• Use organization (e.g. numbering)

• Cursive (joined-up) writing can be faster

• Practice with a pencil

14:10-20:45

Watch the video and take notes

Open Ended

According to Jane Birkenhead, why is it important to be careful with abbreviations?

Open Ended

What are some symbols and abbreviations you use in your note taking?

Multiple Select

According to Josh MacPherson, which of these tips are useful for students to take notes on the TOEFL?

Choose all that apply.

• each line should have a piece of information

• always use the vowels and consonants on each line

• try to have seven or fewer words per line

• write down all of the info you hear on each line

• avoid putting two pieces of information on one line