My 1yr shorthand anniversary dictation - 120wpm Gregg

[zamuriaz]

Lol I can write normal longhand and get 70 wpm so 120 in shorthand isn't impressive

[lleenn111]

@zamuriaz Not impressive? Even if you CAN write longhand at 70 wpm, 120 wpm is a 70% increase; and shorthand speeds can easily go to 200 wpm or more, speeds that longhand can't approach.

[jejuneballoon]

Hi, you said you have spent a year learning, and this is impressive.... how many hours would you say you put into study/practice each week?

[FriskyMoOn]

lol... shorthand for losers!!!!!!

[sparcofish]

how long does it take to learn this short hand, as I want to learn myself

[dragon99036352]

@sparcofish me to.

[johnsacto]

Very impressive dictation especially since this was taken from new material. Good job.

[JadaWrites]

Wow, that's fantastic! I just began learning, and you make it look so much easier than it is.

[Dracopol]

To record a dictation at x words per minute, you must pace yourself to read one-twelfth of x no. of words every 5 seconds. But in textbooks, do they count the LITERAL number of words regardless of length, or do they count as theoretical 5-letter words?

[Dracopol]

I have made a video presenting Pitman shorthand. I had to revise it recently to correct the focus. Gregg shorthand is just as good; I am not trying to be competitive!

[Anddriard]

This shorthand is actually gregg

[scarlet1girl]

i do shorthand but teeline. that doesnt look like teeline to me. Is it pitman? x

[Dracopol]

This video you commented on is not Pitman. I have recently set up my own video which does show what Pitman shorthand is!

[loidbell24]

@scarlet1girl gregg shorthand..

[luizpigeon]

here in brasil we know this like TAQUIGRAFIA

[Dracopol]

In English we would call this a shorthand or a stenography system. "Tachygraphy" is also a possible word with Greek root-words, but it is less recognizable.

[stupidawesome123]

i want to learn how to do shorthand but i have no knowledge of where to do so.... also what is the use of the center line.

[About20Ninjas]

you dont have to move your hand as much so you can write faster.

i want to learn really bad :(

[BUTTERFLYWARIOR]

have you tried searching for self teach manuals? I have ordered 'Teach Yourself Shorthand: Pitman 2000' although it has not yet arrived but apparently it is good for self teach. i am sure there are seminars you can pay to attend to be taught it at night school and the like, but it does depend on where you are living and what kind of education in the secretarial skills is available.