Speaking skills challenge most learners due to their lack of focus, practice and the various requirements linguistically. In fact, despite the dominance of technological devices used in the teaching and learning, careful recordings of notes contribute significantly to the success of a verbal performance of a student. Hence, a requirement for a well-written notebook is introduced to raise students' awareness of the effects of such regular controlled practice. The study is conducted in a speaking class of first year business students at the National Economics University using qualitative research method with the use of an in-depth interview with a discussion group, teacher's class observation and assessments of students' midterm oral test. The results show that students in this class recorded lessons with great care and showed high appreciation for their own work. Moreover, writing more helped them improve the contents and organization of ideas. In particular, more academic skills like mind mapping, note taking and other writing skills have been practiced and reinforced. Therefore, their confidence and creativity in conveying their thoughts and the ability to maintain control over their talk have become more accessible thanks to this activity. 

Key words: Speaking; notebooks; note-taking skills; confidence; creativity