ESL RESOURCES FOR ADULT LEARNERS: Note-taking

​Cornell Method for Note-taking

The Cornell Method for Note-taking is a very efficient way to organize information from class, books you read, videos you watch, etc.

You can make any notebook ready to take notes this way by:

• making a column on the side for main ideas or topics
• making an area at the bottom for a summary of your notes (do this after class when you study).

Also, practice using abbreviations as you take notes.

Games can teach English language skills in a fun and effective way.

There are many language skill building games in the library catalog.

• Dartmouth Academic Skills Center

  Offers handouts, videos, and learning links on note-taking.
• Taking Notes - Seton Hill

  Five college success tips.
• College Note Taking - Utah State University

  Visual guide to different note-taking methods.
• Abbreviations - University of Portsmouth

  Offers a list of abbreviations for speedy note-taking in lectures.