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vanesastudies

How I Use OneNote for University

Hey, all! I thought I’d share how I use OneNote, for any students who might want to use it for school organization. I have used this since the beginning of my university career and have found a method that works for me, after nearly three years.

I provide templates for what I use as .one files that can be imported into OneNote, and you’re free to use & modify them however you wish.

Semester Calendar Template: Download (.one) / Download (.docx)
Customized Syllabus Template: Download (.one) / Download (.docx)
Cornell Outline Template: Download (.one) / Download (.docx)
+ Outline inspired by How to Use Cornell Cornell Note-Taking Method on OneNote by @strive-for-da-best

+ How to insert templates + read if you’re on a Mac

(further information in my #OneNote tag)

As a student with learning disabilities, I found that using a computer, rather than writing everything out, is the best method for me to learn. I type up notes in class so as to not worry about keeping up with a professor, handwriting, or neatness. OneNote is my favourite note-taking application for this, because it’s essentially an upgraded version of Word that’s free and syncs automatically across devices. When my computer crashed, I was still able to access my notes online.

OneNote isn’t all typing. You can use it on a tablet or use a drawing tablet, in my case, to handwrite notes for a more natural feel. A very efficient way of taking notes is to import the lectures slides in OneNote and to write directly on them. I found that very useful in math-heavy courses, such as statistics and chemistry. The equation tool, while nifty, isn’t efficient.

By no means whatsoever is this the only way to use OneNote! In fact, I’d recommend you find a way that works for you, because while this may be highly organized, it takes a bit of set-up time and is tailored specifically to my needs. You can use my example as inspiration, but play around with it! The beauty of OneNote is that it can be used in a variety of different ways.

Download OneNote for Windows | Download OneNote for Mac

Source: vanesastudies

ruspeach

russian

Greek nuts

I was innocently thinking about peanuts and asked my Greek boyfriend how to say it in (modern) Greek, and it almost initiated WWIII.

Nuts in general are called ξηροί καρποί (lit. dry fruits; not to be confused with αποξηραμένα φρούτα which are dried fruits), which btw comes from ancient Greek καρπός meaning fruit, which gave karpuz in Turkish (via Persian, “xarboz” meaning melon) meaning watermelon, which gave back in turn in modern Greek καρπούζι (watermelon). But I’m losing track.

So amongst nuts you’ll find καρύδια (walnuts), φουντούκια (hazelnuts), αμύγδαλα (almonds; Greek and other languages took this word to name tonsils), πεκάν/ελαιοκάρυδα (pecan), κάσιους (cashew), κάστανα (chestnuts), κουκουνάρια (pine nuts), ηλιόσποροι (sunflower seeds), μακαντάμια (macadamia nuts). But something got me very confused: I was looking for peanuts and only found the word φιστίκι, which means pistachio.

Well I’ll have you know that φιστίκι does mean both pistachio and peanut, but if you want to be more specific about peanuts you can call them Arabic (αράπικο φιστίκι). It comes from the Turkish word fıstık, meaning pistachio.

I’m officially going nuts.

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How to improve your skills in your target language

lovelybluepanda

Reading

Use extensions like:

Flewent - translates a certain % of your article in your target language
ReadLang - translates the words you click on and adds them to a flashcards deck
Linguarana - same as ReadLang but it also translates expressions

Read as much as possible daily. Try to set a certain amount of pages daily/weekly.
When you listen to music, find the lyrics and follow the singers while they’re singing.
Use wattpad if you like fanfiction. The site/app allows you to receive stories in a certain language if you look at the settings. Bonus: if you add the story to the library, you can read offline on your phone.
When you watch movies, find subs in your target language; regardless the language of the movie.
Find an app/site with manga. Many apps/sites have a pretty large selection when it comes to languages and if you are a fast reader, you can read quite a lot in 10-15 minutes. Bonus: many apps allow you to read offline.
Beelinguapp is an app with fairytales in different languages. It’s pretty useful for beginners or for people who don’t feel confident enough to try something else.
How to choose a book and study with it

Listening

Use audiobooks. If you want and have time, try reading the book at the same time. If you listen and read at the same time, you have more chances to remember the words and their spelling, pronunciation.
Choose a song in your target language. Read the lyrics and their translation once or twice. Then sing the song trying to remember the lyrics. Optional: listen to the song with the lyrics. I wouldn’t really recommend this because you might focus too much on the spelling and less on the pronunciation at some point.
Many movies and videos. It will be frustrating at first but after a while, you will get used to it and focus on what you know so you can guess what’s the meaning of what you don’t know.
Try using audiocourse or courses that focus a lot on interaction and listening like Pimsleur.
Use apps like HelloTalk, Tandem, Skype, the audio messages on Facebook etc. if you want to practice with natives.
When you learn vocabulary, try to find the pronunciation on Forvo or just choose resources with audio.
Apps/Sites like 50languages, awabe, duolingo, memrise, busuu, babbel, lingodeer etc. have audio for most of their languages so they are worth your time.
Change the speed of the videos you are watching. Youtube has such a setting.

Writing

Read a lot. When you read you pay attention to what kind of structures are used in a text and the more you read, the more you get a “feeling” if the spelling of a word is right or if the strutcure makes any sense. If i ask an advanced learner why they write “i think of” they won’t be able to explain why “of” is there and not something else but they will know at any time that it’s a construction that need to be like that.
Write daily something. A short text about anything. Topics to write about
Keep a diary. How to keep a journal/diary in your target language
Talk daily to someone on facebook, tumblr, hellotalk etc.
When you watch a movie/video or read a book/chapter, write a summary.

Speaking

Sing. This will help you more or less with your pronunciation.
Talk to someone over skype or over voice messages on facebook/other sites/apps.
How to improve your speaking skills without a native

Source: lovelybluepanda language learning resourses

allthingslinguistic

What 'translation problems' aren't: here's an amazing German word that describes the smell of spring !! No other language has a direct translation of this word !!

What 'translation problems' are: there are thirty different words to denote 'levels of intimacy' of a given relationship in terms of friendship in Polish, and the strongest one seems to translate to 'friend', which makes social interactions with English-speakers very confusing when they start calling you a friend 30 minutes in, and you feel like they'll get lowkey offended if you call them anything else back, and you feel either fake if you refer to them internally as 'friend', or extremely cold if you refer to them internally as 'acquaintance'

Source: iriascend

ruspeach

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ruspeach

russian

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German Vocab: Encouraging Phrases

marvelous-language

Du schaffst das!
~ You can do it!

Ich bin stolz auf dich.
~ I’m proud of you.

Mach weiter so.
~ Keep up the good work.

Gib nicht auf!
~ Don’t give up!

Glaube an dich selbst.
~ Belive in yourself.

Ich glaube an dich.
~ I believe in you.

Es ist nie zu spät.
~ It’s never too late.

Gut gemacht!
~ Well done!

Es wird alles gut werden.
~ Everything is going to be alright.

Niederlagen machen dich stärker.
~ Defeats make you stronger.

Aus Fehlern lernt man.
~ You learn from mistakes.

Lass dich nicht entmutigen.
~ Don’t get discouraged.

Jeder Tag ist eine zweite Chance.
~ Everyday is a second chance.

Du kannst nicht negativ denken und Positives erwarten.
~ You can’t think negatively and expect positives.

Nur weil es nicht jetzt passiert, heißt es nicht, dass es nie passieren wird.
~ Just because it does not happen now does not mean it will never happen.

Source: marvelous-language vocab german

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German Vocabulary: Baking Time!

marvelous-language

Das Backen - baking

Die Bäckerei - bakery
Der Bäcker (f) - baker
Die Bäckerin (m) - baker
Die Konditorei - cake shop/pastry shop
Der Konditor (m) - confectioner
Die Konditorin (f) - confectioner

Die Backutensilien - baking utensils

Die Schüssel - bowl
Die Rührschüssel - mixing bowl
Der Löffel - spoon
Der Esslöffel - tablespoon
Der Teelöffel - teaspoon
Der Kochlöffel - wooden spoon
Der Schneebesen - eggbeater/whisk
Der Mixer - blender
Die Backform - baking dish
Das Backpapier - bakery paper
Das Backblech - baking tray
Die Kuchenform - cake tin/cake pan
Der Sieb - sieve/sifter
Der Teigroller - rolling pin
Die Küchenwaage - kitchen scale
Das Kuchenmesser - cake knife
Der Tortenheber - cake lifter
Der Kuchenteller - cake plate
Die Ausstechform - biscuit cutter

Die Backzutaten - baking ingredients

Das Mehl - flour
Das Vollkornmehl - wholemeal flour
Das Weizenmehl - wheat flour
Das Paniermehl - breadcrumbs
Die Hefe - yeast
Die Milch - milk
Die Sahne - cream
Die Schlagsahne - whipped cream
Der Joghurt - yoghurt
Der Quark - curd
Der Zucker - sugar
Der Puderzucker - powdered sugar
Der Vanillezucker - vanilla-flavored sugar
Die Butter - butter
Das Ei - egg
Die Eier (pl) - eggs
Das Eiweiß - egg white
Das Eigelb - egg yolk
Das Backpulver - baking soda
Das Salz - salt
Das Öl - oil
Der Honig - honey
Der Zitronensaft - citron juice
Die Zitronenschale - zest/lemon peel
Die Orangenschale - orange peel
Die Vanilleschote - vanilla bean
Der Zimt - cinnamon
Die Nelke - clove
Die Nuss - nut
Die Nüsse (pl) - nuts
Die Mandel - almond
Die Haselnuss - hazelnut
Die Walnuss - walnut
Die Rosine - raisin
Der Muffin - muffin

Die Mengenangabe - measurement

Das Gramm - gram
~ 250 Gramm Mehl - 250 grams of flour
Das Kilogramm - kilogram/kg
~ ein Kilogramm Äpfel - one kilogram of apples
Das Milligramm - milligram
Die Hälfte - half (of)
Die Prise - dash
~ eine Prise Salz - a dash of salt
eine Tasse - a cup
~ eine Tasse Mehl - a cup of flour

Das Gebäck - pastry

Das Plätzchen - cookie
Die Plätzchen (pl) - cookies
Der Zimtstern - star-shaped cinnamon cookie
Die Zimtschnecke - cinnamon bun
Der Apfelstrudel - apple strudel
Der Germknödel - A fluffy yeast dough dumpling, usually filled with spicy plum jam.
Der Windbeutel - cream puff
Die Apfeltasche - apple turnover
Der Lebkuchen - ginger bread
Die Brezel - pretzel
Das Milchbrötchen - milk roll
Das Rosinenbrötchen - raisin bread roll

Der Kuchen - cake

Der Schokoladenkuchen - chocolate cake
Der Marmorkuchen - marble cake
Der Käsekuchen - cheesecake
Der Karottenkuchen - carrot cake
Der Obstkuchen - fruit pie
Der Apfelkuchen - apple cake
Der Zitronenkuchen - lemon cake
Der Erdbeerkuchen - strawberry cake
Der Zwetschgenkuchen - plum cake
Der Streuselkuchen - crumb cake
Der Blechkuchen - sheet cake
Der Bienenstich - bee sting cake
Der Mohnkuchen - poppy seed cake
Die Torte - gateau/torte
Die Sahnetorte - cream cake
Die Mandeltorte - almond torte
Die Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte - black forest cherry cake
Die Glasur - glazing/icing
Die Kuvertüre - (chocolate) coating
Die Dekoration - decoration

Die Verben - Verbs:

backen - to bake
kochen - to boil/to cook
aufkochen - to bring to a boil
aufschlagen - to beat/to whip
ausrollen - to roll out (dough)
ausstechen - to cut/to press out (with a cookie cutter)
abkühlen - to cool down
unterheben - to fold in
verquirlen - to whisk
cremig rühren/schlagen - to stir/beat until creamy
wiegen/abwiegen - to weigh
kneten - to knead (dough)
würzen - to season/to add seasoning/spices

Der Teig - dough
Der Mürbeteig - short dough/shortcrust
Der Rührteig - batter
Der Blätterteig - puff pastry
Der Hefeteig - yeast dough

Das Rezept - recipe
Das Kuchenrezept - cake recipe

+ List of German desserts with pictures
and Traditional German cake recipes

Source: marvelous-language vocab german

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How I Use OneNote for University

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Greek nuts

How to improve your skills in your target language

Reading

Listening

Writing

Speaking

German Vocab: Encouraging Phrases

German Vocabulary: Baking Time!

Die Backutensilien - baking utensils

Die Backzutaten - baking ingredients

Die Mengenangabe - measurement

Das Gebäck - pastry

Der Kuchen - cake

Die Verben - Verbs: