12.1 Taking Notes

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

09-03-2026

How's homework?
Nulmeting?

Planning

Writing Chapter 1

Notes, messages and forms

Have you ever taken notes and what methods have you used ?

Notes 

Subject - heading

Keywords

Symbols

WH questions

Abbreviations

Taking notes

- Keywords: single words or short sentences.

We have a meeting at 9 o'clock. = Meeting 09:00.

- Symbols: instead of words.

& < > x = + 

- WH questions: Who, What, Where, When, Why & How

Taking notes

- Abbreviations: 

The chess game starts in approximately 10 minutes.

Chess game in approx. 10 min.
appt                      esp.
asap                     e.g.
st                           dept

Filling forms

first name                        order form                     claim form   initials

gender

date of birth

occupation

signature

application form

Format of Note/message

Work time - 5 mins

You want to write your roommate a note saying you're going to a concert/supermarket/event (imagine).

You haven't got much time. Write down a note for him using at least four abbreviations.

Mention where you are going and when you'll be back.

(if done, exchange sheets with your classmate and give feedback)

work - 15 mins

1. A

You have a German friend named Ilka, who is training for the same profession as you are. She has asked if you know any Dutch companies in your professional field where she could apply for an internship. You have promised to check out a few things online, and send her a message with some information.

A Search online for a company or organisation in your professional field. Take notes in English about:

the name and type of company / organisation

their size

your first impression of them

where they are located

very briefly: how interesting the company sounds

Use short phrases, abbreviations, symbols, etc.

2 Develop your notes into a message for Ilka. Do not use keywords or symbols in your message; write complete sentences. Use at least two abbreviations. Write 100-150 words.

Finish chapter 1 Writing

Homework