How to Listen and Take Notes for the TOEFL Part 1

easy with practice

quite difficult

not easy, but not hard either

something her dog does

hard to do, especially when taking an exam

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

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

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