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Jan 2023
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Episode 13: Active listening and note-ta...

Frank Carrizo Zirit
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In today's episode, we're talking about the importance of active listening and note-taking for acing exams. Active listening is key for understanding the meaning behind the words and picking up on key information to take notes on. As for note-taking, it's important to find a technique that works best for you, like the Cornell Method, Outline Method, Mapping ... Show More
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