Pre-Anniversary help, please??
I’ve been going over one line of text in the 1919 version of the manual, and though I should know what it says by now, I’m stumped. As far as I can tell, the sentence (pp.57-58, lesson 9) reads: This organization stands for service and this spirit is shown in all its deals and in…
Penmanship practice
In the spirit of “wow, I shouldn’t feel so bad about my shorthand.” Lesson 6 of Gregg Shorthand Simplified for Colleges, vol. 1, 2nd ed.
Chapter 70 of DJS Textbook!
The final chapter. I’m kinda proud of myself. 🙂
Reporter position in Chile
Since five years ago, I haven’t seen this kind of position offer: http://www.senado.cl/concurso-publico-escalafon-de-la-redaccion-de-sesiones/prontus_senado/2013-03-04/092615.html In brief, it’s a call for two reporters position for the Chilean Senate. Deadline: tomorrow… 🙁 Anyway, I thought about it and it’s difficult for me to move to Santiago (1.800 kms from my present city). Main requirements: nationality, proved shorthand command,…
Buh wha?
Anyone want to take a kick at these two outlines? The sentence is from the 1st ed. Simplified Functional Manual, assignment 63, bottom of page 290. “We-are giving-you this advance notice so-that ______ _______ by our… (closing for three days [next page]). I’ve been doing well without a key for 10 lessons and this is…
Curious note-taking technique
I’ve found this video in Youtube is about a consecutive translator taking notes from the source language for translating to the target language (Spanish > English). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NscNZAS65iA Comments?
Salesman / Salesmen
Quick question: In section 165 in the (FIRST Edition) Simplified FM manual I don’t understand why they write “salesmen” using the men-blend but farther down they spell “salesman” out (not using a man-blend). In section #167 (of the SECOND Edition) it appears that the sound man would be a blend, too. Is there a simple…
Tips For Starting Lesson 21 Simplified
Hello Everyone, I am getting close to starting Assignment 21 in the Simplified Functional Method book. Assignment 21 is where you begin the writing process and I was wondering if anyone out there can give me some “pointers” on how best to begin this new aspect in my shorthand training. It doesn’t appear to require…
The Shorthand Student – March 1948
The following is a compilation of articles that appeared under the title “The Shorthand Student” on the March 1948 issue of Gregg Magazine. The articles are: 1. Just Right! by William C. Blackwell 2. Blend drills 3. Brief form derivatives drills 4. Brief form drills 5. Typing Transcription Practice 6. Vocabulary of Business Speeches The…