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.
Hi all, I’m posting a spreadsheet that I use to track my reading progress (screen shot at left), in case there are any people out there who are like me and enjoy seeing a snapshot of their learning progress, etc. Each line item refers to a paragraph of shorthand in one of the texts (right…
Found online, a 1905 printing of Gregg Shorthand: A Light-line phonography…., 1902 edition. There is a pdf file which can be downloaded. I’m enjoying looking at the differences between this and the Pre-Anni manual. Thank you to the kind person who put this book on Google. (by Shorthand-learner for everyone)
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)
I am reading “The History of Gregg Shorthand”, based on Mr. Gregg’s writings, and edited by Mr. Leslie, published in 1964. I’m thoroughly enjoying it. I got it through interlibrary loan. I’m interested in reading more. Could you recommend what you’ve found useful and enjoyable? Thanks very much. (by Shorthand-learner for everyone)
This is from my hard-drive, and, knowing me, I did some trimming and reformatting, since it was for my on use, so it may be missing some of the fine print. I thought I first got it at our old home on MSN, but I can’t find it here. Someone put a lot of work…
This has been posted before, but although it shows up in search, the link provided simply leads back to the main group page. I’ve no idea how to find it in the murky depths of Multiply. So here it is again – a searchable dictionary for Anniversary: http://www.scribd.com/doc/1624223/Gregg-Shorthand-Anniversary-Dictionary (by thomsk for everyone)
Can you suggest ways of practicing, or arranging exercises that would be helpful at the very beginning of learning? Also, if there are any left-handed underwriters here, how far clockwise do you turn your steno pad to get the elliptical shapes to go to the right? I usually turn mine about 45 degrees, and haven’t…
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)
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…
Attachment: Factors of Shorthand Speed.pdf