Part 2 Note-taking Instructions:Note-taking Note-taking is to help the listener form a general idea of the speech. While listening,we only take down the key words. As speaking is always faster than writing,the use of abbreviations,signs and symbols will help you a lot in keeping as much information as possible.Part 2 Note-taking  Instructions: Note-taking  Note-taking is to help the listener form a general idea of the speech.  While listening, we only take down the key words.  As speaking is always faster than writing, the use of abbreviations, signs and symbols will help you a lot in keeping as much information as possible