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NotebookLM

Google's study tool that works from the documents you upload.

Free plan📚 Study & research

😴 The lazy way to use it

Upload notes or PDFs and ask questions, make summaries or a podcast-style audio overview.

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Good for

study notessummarise pdfaudio overview
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Prompts to try in NotebookLM

Summarise any long text

Paste an article, chapter or report and get the key points in 2 minutes.

saves ~30 min📚 Study & learning

Explain it like I'm five (then like I'm 15)

Understand any hard topic with simple explanations and everyday examples.

saves ~20 min📚 Study & learning

Flashcards from your notes

Turn your notes into question-and-answer flashcards ready for Anki or Quizlet.

saves ~1 hour📚 Study & learning

Exam study plan until the deadline

A day-by-day revision plan that fits around your life.

saves ~45 min📚 Study & learning

Essay outline and feedback

Get an outline for your essay and feedback on your draft (you still write it).

saves ~1 hour📚 Study & learning

Daily language tutor

A 15-minute daily language practice session at your level.

saves ~15 min📚 Study & learning

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