Grammar fix

take notes

write notes

to quickly write down important information, usually while listening to someone speak or reading something.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

During the lecture, I took notes so I could remember the main ideas later.study
In my opinion, it's important to take notes during class because it helps me remember what the teacher says and review the material later.IELTS speaking

Pattern: take notes (on sth)

WrongI take note of everything in the lecture.

RightI take notes in the lecture.

'Take notes' (plural) = write a record; 'take note (of)' = pay close attention.

Patterntake notes (on sth)

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff I shall make a written record throughout the lecture.

Natural I'll take notes during the lecture.

Natural; 'make a written record throughout' is stiff.

Words that usually travel with it.

Not the same as 'write a note', which means to write a short message to someone.