Effective Ways to Take Notes on English Grammar - Master the Knowledge, Remember It for a Long Time, and Review It Easily

Taking proper English grammar notes is key to effective learning. Discover 9+ scientific note-taking tips to help you learn quickly and remember for a long time. Integrate it with the Lingoland for TOEIC Test app to start practicing now!

Why is it important to take notes on English grammar?

Note-taking not only helps retain information but is also one of the most effective ways to learn actively, helping the brain process and connect knowledge. This is especially true for English grammar – which is inherently dry and abstract – where your note-taking method can determine up to 70% of your learning effectiveness.

If you only skim or memorize, you'll easily forget what you've learned. But if you have a systematic note-taking system, visualize formulas, and make clear comparisons, learning grammar will become much easier.

Common mistakes when taking grammar notes

• Copy the textbook verbatim, without filtering the information.
• No highlighting of key points: formulas, examples, and notes all blend into one ink color.
• Not reviewing the material after class leads to forgetting what was written down.
• There is no clear format: each article has its own style, making it difficult to look up information.

9+ Effective Ways to Take Notes on English Grammar

1. Use a subject-based classification notebook.

Divide the notebook into specific sections such as:

• Tenses: Present, Past, Future, Perfect…
• Sentence Structure: Relative clauses, passive voice, conditional sentences…
• Word Forms: Nouns – Verbs – Adjectives – Adverbs…
• Modal Verbs, Gerunds, Prepositions…

→ This division makes it easier for you to look up and systematize your knowledge.

2. Clearly structure each piece of writing.

• Topic Name: Example: Conditional Sentence Type 1
• Formula: If + S + V(s/es), S + will/can/may + V (bare)
• Meaning: Describes a condition that may occur in the present or future.
• Example: If it rains, I will stay at home.
• Note: Do not use "would" in the main clause!

→ Helps students understand and remember more easily.

3. Use symbols and colors to highlight.

• Red: Formula
• Green: Example
• Cam: Special Note
• Underline/Highlight in Yellow: Easily Confused Parts

This method helps the brain identify the focal point more easily.

4. Turn theory into a visual representation.

• Mindmap: Draw a mind map when studying in groups, identifying tenses, sentence types, special structures, etc.
• Comparison table: Conditional sentences type 1 – 2 – 3; present simple – present continuous tense…

→ Visualization helps increase memorization ability by 2–3 times compared to plain written text.

5. Rewrite it in your own words.

After reading or learning from your teacher, you should summarize the knowledge in your own words.

For example: "The present perfect tense refers to something that happened in the past, but is still relevant in the present."

→ Rewriting helps the brain process information more deeply, avoiding rote learning.

6. Provide a personalized example.

Instead of copying examples from the book:

❌ If I study hard, I will pass the exam.
✅ If I study with Lingoland, I will reach 700+ TOEIC score.

→ Using real-life examples helps you recall information quickly when taking the TOEIC exam or when you need to use it.

7. Record common mistakes.

After completing tests or practice exercises on the Lingoland app, summarize the results:

• Spelling errors, verb conjugation mistakes, misuse of clauses…
• Points I was confused about: distinguishing between "since" and "for," "much" and "many"...

→ Building a "personal error corner" helps you avoid repeating past mistakes.

8. Keep your notes concise – prioritize understanding over detail.

Don't try to transcribe everything like a dictation. Just write down what:

• Important
• I don't understand.
• Need to review

→ Helps you save time and optimize your revision.

9. Review periodically using your notebook.

A good grammar notebook is one you return to weekly to:

• Reviewing previous knowledge
• Add more new examples.
• Check if you remember.

Combine note-taking and practice using the Lingoland for TOEIC Test app.

A good grammar notebook alone isn't enough; you need regular practice to turn knowledge into practical skills. That's where the Lingoland for TOEIC Test app becomes your ideal companion.

The outstanding benefits of studying with Lingoland:

• ✅ Practice grammar through real TOEIC exam questions
• ✅ Detailed error suggestions and clear, concise explanations.
• ✅ Flashcards are available to help you remember word types and sentence structures.
• ✅ Track your learning progress and receive daily study reminders.
• ✅ Suitable for home learners – inexpensive, stress-free.

💡 Tip: After each lesson on Lingoland, you should reopen your grammar notebook to supplement your knowledge or mark the sections you need to review further.

Conclusion: Good note-taking – good studying – high TOEIC score

Note-taking is an important part of the English learning journey. When you have a good grammar notebook and an effective practice tool like Lingoland, you have the formula for learning quickly, remembering for a long time, and achieving high scores.

🎯 Start by reviewing today's grammar points and combine it with practice using Lingoland for TOEIC Test to conquer your TOEIC goal!

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