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’ve digitized another Dictation Disc Company record set (482). This one includes 24 dictations that range from 60 to 90 WPM. Most of them are less than 2 minutes long. The back of the box claims there is a transcript, but there was not one included. It says it’s a “complete theory review.” For the…
I just received a note from a lady selling her mother’s shorthand books. They are the Anniversary editions of “The Great Stone Face”, “The Man Without a Country”, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, “Creeds of Great Business Men”, and “Rip Van Winkle”, selling $80 for all 5, or $20 apiece. The book covers (see below)…
Anyone have any idea why they leave the word “gentlemen” out of the brief form lists?
I’m creating a new post since my question diverges considerably from the original topic (“How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain,” reading article, Sept 2016, post 2.a): That “re-introduction of incl-” ..I might like to get my hands on some Centennial books to see specifically what other surprises there might be though few. I wonder…
This interesting selection from TED-Ed about the benefits of playing musical instruments appeared in video form and I transcribed it in Centennial Gregg for the blog. Attachment: playing-an-instrument.pdf
This essay by David Dunn appeared in Forbes Magazine. It became immensely popular, and it was later expanded and published in book form. I wrote it in Anniversary. Attachment: try-giving-yourself-away.pdf
This article from the BBC talks about the life and struggles of Michael Phelps, up to his 200 meter butterfly race win in the Rio Olympics. I wrote it in Simplified for the blog. Attachment: phelps.pdf
From the September 1931 issue of The Gregg Writer. Click here for a full view.
I’ve created Notehand Bingo for my two Notehand scholars. Attached is a .pdf file which contains two different Notehand Bingo games with which to practice your Notehand skills: (1) “Brief Forms” and (2) “100 Frequently Used Words.” Included in this file: ∙ 10 Notehand “Brief Form” Bingo Cards ∙ 1 blank Notehand…
Just a quick hello to say I’ve been lurking here on and off for nearly a year since I took up learning shorthand again and that I’ve enjoyed reading posts and am glad to have just become an actual member and able to participate in the conversation. Here’s something I just figured out which you…