The Gregg Group was founded 22 May 2004, prompted by the lack of online shorthand resources. As the primary use for shorthand — business and legal recording — has waned in recent decades, we generally acclaim the skill as a hobby or personal tool. The purpose of the group is to promote the use of Gregg systems of shorthand by providing advice to beginners, support for students, and an association of users of this efficient, attractive, and enjoyable method of writing.
I purchased the 2-volume Functional Method by Leslie on eBay and when the books arrived was amazed at their immaculate condition. The only markings in each book are the name and address of the original owner and the price at the time of purchase on the inside front cover: 75 cents! Both volumes only show…
This is a dictation of 4 minutes using a Tablet PC and Gregg Shorthand anniversary edition. I was expecting a slower speed, but that was far from a problem. The major problem was the smoothness of the screen. This meant that it was easy to exaggerate strokes, and accentuates any difficulties I have with pen…
Have a look at my new video. Unfortunately youtube’s processing doesn’t blend well with small thin lines because they try to turn up the contrast on the videos. Also I changed my username. The old one, “lghtlnphngrphfrth1e6” was supposed to be a play on “Light line phonography for the million” but no one got it…
I’m adding to my library, and find the timeline of the versions on the first page of this group a wonderful thing! Cricket (by Cricket for everyone)
On the last sentence of Gregg Speed Studies 1929, it says: “I-am making her a (mede). Helen” Is (mede) translated to mean (medley)? (by mike for everyone)
A successful take at 70 wpm, without needing to overshoot and drop down again! Instead, I worked up to it over four takes. I always do a slower take or two, and check against the text, before working up. I updated my study routine to include the new speed for every passage, and took out…
I’m in the process of transcribing and typing Simplified, second edition. The typed version will be much easier for my study buddy to read, and I can use it for computerized dictation. Would anyone find this useful enough for me to post? All at once, or in stages? I’m thinking one chapter (=6 lessons) at…
Hello all! I started Series 90 two years ago and stopped after about 20 lessons. The teacher that was instructing me retired last year from my high school and I have no way to get in contact with her. Currently, the only book I have is the Series 90 manual. I would really like to…
Hi, Just saw a listing on ebay for “Words: Spelling Pronunciation Definition and Application (with Index to words)”. Is this a shorthand book? I see that it’s published by Gregg, but I can’t find any information on its contents. Anyone know? Also, which publication date would be the anniversary edition of this book? Thanks! (by…
I finally asked in a local, general-purpose online group if anyone is interested in learning / reviewing shorthand. On Thursday afternoon I’m meeting with a retired medical secretary who studied Pitman. I’m not sure if I’ll switch or not — I’ve made so much progress in Gregg, and have a decent library — but regardless…