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 put them on my site because it’s easier for me to organize them that way. http://www.cricket.onebit.ca/Shorthand/Gs As the title says, dictation files for Simplified, Assignments 13-15 are up, for the speeds I expect will be most useful for this part of the book. (Below 40 is painful to create. Above 90 requires a new…
This collection of ten letters is designed to review all brief forms, abbreviated forms, and word beginnings and endings. The material is counted in groups of 20 standard words for dictation. The previews are written in Anniversary, but they are suitable for all series. Attachment: gregg-shorthand-review-letters.pdf
This is a great phrasing drill, applicable to all series of Gregg Shorthand, from Today’s Secretary (February 1952). Attachment: phrase-drill.pdf
If you haven’t done so, check out Marc Semler’s excellent shorthand site at http://www.shorthandshorthandshorthand.com, and in particular the “Transcribed” section. Dictation practice is available in speeds going from 60 to 140 wpm. This is a great addition to the site. Marc, I’m not sure what you’re doing with the dictation files, but if you wish…
I’m creating several dictation files, with a real voice, for my own use, starting with Lesson 10, ranging from 40 to 70 wpm. Would anyone like copies? I’m not sure the copyright situation for posting them. (by Cricket for everyone)