Give each part one subject
Avoid putting several weeks of unrelated notes into one generation task. Start with a concept, a lesson, or a connected set of questions. Add an opening sentence identifying the subject so that the audio makes sense when you revisit it without the original page in front of you.
Import a TXT or paste your own notes into FolioTone. For notes in a PDF, inspect the extracted text first. Tables, formulas, and diagrams may need spoken explanations in the listening copy. Keep the original available for anything that audio alone cannot represent adequately.
Translate shorthand into meaningful sentences
Arrows, bullet fragments, and abbreviations can be useful visually but confusing aloud. Add connecting words that explain a cause, a result, or an example. You can make these changes in a separate listening copy while preserving the concise layout of your original study notes.
Preview a short section containing technical terms before preparing everything. Synthetic speech may handle names and abbreviations differently from what you expect. If the material uses more than one language, split it and select appropriate voices rather than expecting automatic language switching.
Create natural stopping points
Separating topics lets you pause after an idea, return to the source, or try answering a question yourself. Keep FolioTone in the foreground while it generates speech. After preparation is complete, you can listen with the screen locked at a more convenient time.
Additional listening does not guarantee better memory or any particular learning result. Use it alongside review methods that work for you, such as examining examples or explaining a concept in your own words. Return to the source whenever a passage depends on a visual illustration.
Keep a path back to the source
Name documents by subject and topic instead of using an indistinguishable label such as new notes. Export WAV or M4A within the displayed limits if you need a separate audio file. Check that the export contains what you expect before moving or deleting any copies.
Consider permission before sharing notes involving classmates, work, or another person's information. FolioTone generates speech on device, but sending an exported file through an external service is a separate action. Keep original notes and references available so you can correct an idea if you later find an error.
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