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Using GoodNotes for Vocabulary & To-Do Lists

πŸ“ Setting Up GoodNotes for Vocabulary

  • Create a dedicated β€œVocab Notebook”
    • New Notebook β†’ name it (e.g., *Spanish Vocabulary*). 
    • Choose a paper template (grid, lined, Cornell, etc.). 
    • Add a Table of Contents page at the front with links to sections. 
  • Organize by theme
    • Food & Drink
    • Travel
    • Common Verbs
    • Colors / Numbers
    • Phrases
  • Enter vocabulary
    • Left column β†’ Target word. 
    • Right column β†’ Translation/definition. 
    • Example sentence below if useful. 
    • Handwriting is searchable later. 
  • Flashcards with Study Sets
    • Convert vocab into flashcards
    • Uses spaced repetition for efficient review. 
    • Example: 
      • Front: el perro
      • Back: the dog (+ optional image πŸ•)
  • Reviewing
    • Use Study Mode daily. 
    • Export cards to Quizlet or Anki if needed. 

βœ… Setting Up GoodNotes for To-Dos

  • Create a β€œDaily Planner Notebook”
    • Import a free planner PDF or use checklist pages. 
    • Use Shape tool for neat checkboxes. 
  • Structure Ideas
    • Weekly Overview β†’ big picture tasks. 
    • Daily Pages β†’ detailed lists. 
    • Mark done items with βœ… or checkmark. 
  • Linking Vocabulary + To-Dos
    • Example: 
      • Task: β€œReview 20 new vocab words” β†’ hyperlink to vocab notebook page. 

πŸ”— Supplementing GoodNotes with Other Apps

GoodNotes doesn’t send reminders. Options: 

  • Use Apple Reminders or Apple Notes for alerts. 
  • Use Craft or Things 3 for more advanced task management. 
  • Use Obsidian for integrated vocab + tasks (with plugins). 

🌟 Example Workflow

  • Morning: Open Daily Planner in GoodNotes β†’ write today’s tasks. 
  • Study: Open Vocab Notebook β†’ add new words, convert to flashcards. 
  • Evening: Review Study Sets β†’ check off completed tasks. 
  • Strict deadlines: Add to Apple Reminders for notifications. 

πŸ“„ Sample GoodNotes Page Layout

Vocabulary Page Example

Word (Target Language) Translation/Definition Example Sentence Notes/Memory Aid
el perro the dog El perro es grande. πŸ• picture of dog
la casa the house La casa es azul. link to photo

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To-Do Page Example

  • [ ] Buy groceries
  • [ ] Review 10 new verbs
  • [ ] Watch Spanish YouTube video
  • [ ] Write 5 example sentences using new vocab

This structure mirrors what you’d set up visually in GoodNotes:

  • The vocab section can be a table format (handwritten or typed). 
  • The to-do section can be a bullet list with checkboxes
Vocabulary Word Translation/Definition Example Sentence Notes
To-Do Task Priority Due Date Status
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