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Using GoodNotes for Vocabulary & To-Do Lists
π Setting Up GoodNotes for Vocabulary
- Create a dedicated βVocab Notebookβ
- 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 π)
- Reviewing
- Use Study Mode daily.
- Export cards to Quizlet or Anki if needed.
β Setting Up GoodNotes for To-Dos
- Create a βDaily Planner Notebookβ
- 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 β or checkmark.
- Linking Vocabulary + To-Dos
- Example:
- Task: βReview 20 new vocab wordsβ β hyperlink to vocab notebook page.
π Supplementing GoodNotes with Other Apps
GoodNotes doesnβt 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).
π Example Workflow
- Morning: Open Daily Planner in GoodNotes β write todayβs 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.
π 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. | π picture of dog |
la casa | the house | La casa es azul. | link to photo |
β
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 youβd 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 |
---|---|---|---|
Feature | Apple Reminders | Things 3 | GoodNotes |
---|---|---|---|
Platform Support | iPad, iPhone, Mac (built-in) | iPad, iPhone, Mac (separate purchase per device) | iPad, iPhone, Mac (handwriting) |
Cost | Free | Paid, ~$50 per platform | Paid (one-time ~$30 or subscription for new version) |
Adding Tasks | Quick typing or Siri | Typing, natural language input | Handwriting or typing in notebook template |
Crossing Off / Mark Complete | Yes, strikethrough | Yes, strikethrough or hide completed | Yes, manually by hand or lasso tool |
Grouping / Sorting | Lists, smart lists, tags | Projects, Areas, tags | Notebooks, sections, folders (arbitrary grouping possible) |
Deleting Completed Tasks | Yes, can clear all completed tasks | Yes, completed tasks can be hidden or deleted | Manual delete or erase per page/section |
Reminders / Notifications | Yes, date/time/location alerts | Yes, with due dates | No native alerts |
Best Use Case | Simple, free, reliable daily to-dos | Elegant, structured task management with more power | Visual / handwritten planner style, notebook feel |
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