Lesson on TOEFL exam strategy
Effective TOEFL strategies can boost your score significantly.
| Note-Taking Structure | Skipping Questions |
|---|---|
| 1. Abbreviate 2. Symbols 3. Key points only |
Higher efficiency |
| Q: What’s the main idea? Notes: MI = central theme | Clear, quick notes |
| Symbol | Meaning / Usage |
|---|---|
| → | Leads to / cause → effect |
| ? | Uncertain or question |
| ↑ | Increase / improvement |
| ↓ | Decrease / decline |
| * | Important detail |
| Student's Notes | Lecture Snippet |
|---|---|
| 18th c. mills → econ & soc chgs | “In the late 18th century, textile mills began spreading across rural areas, altering local economic and social structures.” |
| pop ↑ but labor disp + ☁︎ ↑ | “These changes eventually led to increased population growth, but also created labor disputes and pollution.” |