*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ae4kPrPV5M*

1. Be selective, note down the keyword

   You don’t need to translate the whole dialogue or paragraph. It is more effective to note down only the keywords. When reading a specific topic, highlight common phrases and daily-use vocabulary.

2. Focus more on clarity rather that aesthetic

   Using many colors on a single note may be overwhelmed. Use color to differentiate header and subheader, or to differentiate the word and the meaning

3. Review

   Before starting a new lesson, write down randomly what you remembered from the last lesson.

4. Make it fun

   If you are a fan of sketching, you could doodle your note. You might want to edit this template and add any pictures you like!

5. Whatever works, it works Use any mediums you are fond of. There are many ways in note-taking. You might want to use the Cornell Method, the Outline Method, the Mapping Method, and the Charting Method

Cornell Method=Vocabulary in the left, the translation in the right, and the grammar in the bottom

Outline Method=Creating hierarchy of information, begin with main topic, sub topics, and supporting topic

Mapping Method= Create visual representation

Charting Method=Uses table and charts