Progressive Speed Group 9 Dictation Recordings

Here is the final box set that I had left to digitize.  Side A of each record was taken from Dictation for Mailable Transcripts.  Side B of each record was taken from Progressive Dictation With Previews.  If you want a transcript of these recordings, I’d recommend getting these books. These recordings were cleaned up and enhanced…

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Theory Group 4 Simplified Dictation Recordings

Here’s Theory Group 4, which covers Lessons 37-48 from the Gregg Shorthand Manual Simplified 2nd edition text. The recordings are closely aligned to this in-print text. These dictations are mostly 70 wpm, though two recordings were duplicated at 80 wpm. As always, these were cleaned up and enhanced with Audacity.  As far as the recordings that have…

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Theory Group 3 – Simplified Dictation Recordings

Here’s Theory Group 3, which covers Lessons 25-36 from the Gregg Shorthand Manual Simplified 2nd edition text. The recordings are closely aligned to this in-print text. These dictations are mostly 60 wpm, though one recording was duplicated at 70 wpm. There were very few scratches in this set; only 4 skips in the whole box set (and…

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Theory Group 2 – Simplified Dictation Records

Here’s the second box set, called Theory Group 2, which covers Lessons 13-24 from the Gregg Shorthand Manual Simplified 2nd edition text. The recordings are closely aligned to this in-print text. These dictations are 50 wpm. This set was in a little better shape than Theory Group 1, with fewer scratches/skips.  I created a chart (see below) to…

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Dictation Recordings

I thought it might be handy to put all the dictation recording links in one place, so they are easier to find.  These links represent hundreds of dictation recordings! I’ve always been intrigued by the concept of the shorthand laboratory of yesteryear.  If you have Evernote, you can turn your phone or tablet into a…

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Notehand Dictation Recordings

Some time ago I began recording dictation practice for my kids based on the 1st edition of the Gregg Notehand text.  Even though the Notehand text is adamant about not using this particular edition for verbatim dictation, I do think it is useful to learn how to generate an outline on demand for practice, to…

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Gregg Text-Kit 2 – Series 90

Here is Gregg Text-Kit 2 Series 90.  It includes a textbook, key transcript, and a self-check test pad.  This kit also includes 2 cassettes, which I have digitized into mp3 files with the help of Audacity.  It represents a second semester’s worth of study.  (Gregg Text-Kit 1 Series 90 is available here.) The shorthand was…

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Gregg Text-Kit 1 – Series 90

Here is yet another Gregg Text-Kit 1, this time for Series 90.  These kits are wonderfully self-contained for independent study.  It is a box set, part of Gregg’s adult continuing education series.  It includes a textbook, key transcript, and a self-check test pad.  This kit also includes 2 cassettes, which I have digitized into mp3…

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Gregg Text-Kit 2 – Diamond Jubilee (1966)

Here is Gregg Text-Kit 2 in Diamond Jubilee from 1966.  It is the second part of their adult continuing education series (see Gregg Text-Kit 1 here).  It includes a textbook, key transcript, and self-check test pad.  This kit also includes 6 records, which I have digitized into mp3 files with the help of Audacity. The…

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