NOTE TAKING, PARAPHRASING, AND SUMMARIZING (1) BUILDING SUPPORTING SKILLS

 

CAMBRIDGE PREPARATION FOR THE TOEFL® IBT TEST BUILDING SUPPORTING SKILLS NOTE TAKING, PARAPHRASING, AND SUMMARIZING (1)

 

Note taking Note taking is an important skill for any student to develop. The average student in an American university spends 12-16 hours a week in classroom lectures and discussions. Taking notes is the most effective way to organize and remember what you hear in class, as well as what you read outside of class. Here are some reasons you will want to take notes on the TOEFL test: Taking notes from written texts In order to take effective notes from a written passage, follow these steps: Taking notes from the spoken texts Taking notes from spoken texts can be challenging, especially in a language that is not your own. Developing effective listening strategies will help you to overcome any anxiety, concentrate on content, and take better notes. Some strategies for effective listening are listed below: Signals in conversation In a conversation, there are several signals, or markers, you can listen for that indicate important ideas. These include: You will also need to listen for a speaker’s attitude and degree of certainty. A speaker will indicate these through: Signals in lectures In a lecture, there are several ways in which a speaker can indicate an important point. These include: Lectures can indicate a new point or details by:

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