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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
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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