Listening: Active Listening Strategies (incl. Note-taking & Summarizing - Basic) B1 - Lesson 2: Taking Simple Notes (key words, numbers, names) from Short Talks

Active Listening: The Skill of Note-Taking CEFR Level B1 Lesson Goals In this lesson, you will learn the essential academic and professional skill of note-taking . You will practice listening for key information and writing it down quickly and effectively. How to Take Good Notes The secret to good note-taking is speed. You cannot write full sentences. Instead, you must learn to listen for and write down only the key information . What to Listen For Focus your attention on specific details like: Names of people and places (e.g., David , Angkor Tours , main office ) Numbers and Dates (e.g., 092 555 123 , 12th century , 4 PM ) Key Topic Words (e.g., Khmer Empire , marketing meeting ) Use Abbreviations to Be Fast Use shortened words or symbols to save time. Here are some common examples: with ➜ w/ and ➜ & number ➜ # or no. important ➜ imp. because ➜ b/c Key Tip: Don't Write Everything! The biggest mistake learners make is trying to write every word they hear. This is impossible! The goal is to capture ideas, n…