Note Taking Symbols: An Interpreter Training Course

Summary

The video explains symbols used to represent actions like entering, leaving, and arriving home, as well as being admitted to or released from the hospital. It emphasizes the importance of using shorthand symbols to save time and effort when jotting down words. For instance, symbols for 'cheese' and 'expensive' are provided, highlighting the efficiency of mixing and matching symbols to minimize effort.

Takeaways

• 🔤 Symbols are used to represent different actions, such as entering and leaving.
• 🏠 There is a specific symbol for home, which can indicate arriving home or leaving the house.
• 🏥 There is also a symbol for the hospital, used for being admitted or released.
• 🧀 The word 'cheese' can be written using a specific shorthand symbol.
• 💰 The word 'expensive' can also be written in shorthand to save time.
• ✍️ Whenever possible, you should use shorthand symbols to save time and effort.
• 🔄 Mixing and matching symbols can help reduce the number of strokes or traces required.
• 📝 The use of shorthand symbols allows for quicker note-taking and documentation.
• ⏳ Efficient use of symbols can significantly speed up writing.
• 🔄 Flexibility in using symbols is encouraged to maximize efficiency.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the symbol for 'enter' and 'leave'?

The symbols for 'enter' and 'leave' represent actions such as arriving at or leaving a location, like entering or leaving a house.

How does the script explain the use of the 'home' symbol?

The 'home' symbol can represent arriving at or leaving home, emphasizing how it denotes location-based actions.

How are the symbols applied in the context of a hospital?

The script introduces a symbol for 'hospital' and explains that it can be used to show actions like being admitted to or released from the hospital.

What does the script suggest about the word 'cheese'?

The script suggests that 'cheese' can be jotted down with a specific symbol or shorthand to save time.

How can the word 'expensive' be represented?

The word 'expensive' can be jotted down using a simplified symbol to minimize the number of traces when writing.

What is the main benefit of using these symbols according to the script?

The main benefit is saving time and effort by reducing the number of traces or strokes needed to represent words or actions.

What advice does the script give regarding the use of symbols?

The script advises mixing and matching symbols to save traces whenever possible, enhancing efficiency in writing.

What kind of actions can be represented by these symbols?

The symbols can represent various actions like entering or leaving a place, arriving home, being admitted to or released from the hospital.

How can these symbols improve the process of writing or jotting down notes?

By using these symbols, the writer can minimize the effort spent on writing, making the process faster and more efficient.

Why is it important to save traces when writing, according to the script?

Saving traces makes writing quicker and more efficient by reducing unnecessary strokes, streamlining the notation process.