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Urban Space
1st January 2006, 17:43
'Ello!
One of the things I'd like to learn in 2006 is shorthand. Can anyone here write in shorthand? Or does anyone know of any websites with resources for learning it?
Just something I thought I'd ask!
Liam
acf
1st January 2006, 17:56
Hi,
I had learnt it as back in 1972. I can write in shorthand; although no more perfection.
I do not specifically know any particular website but there must be a number of such websites available.
Urban Space
1st January 2006, 18:00
Yea, they used to teach it back at school didn't they?
Hmmmm
Liam
Cornish Steve
1st January 2006, 18:06
'Ello!
One of the things I'd like to learn in 2006 is shorthand. Can anyone here write in shorthand? Or does anyone know of any websites with resources for learning it?
Just something I thought I'd ask!
Liam
Why ever would you want to learn shorthand? If you wish to record conversations, just buy a mini-recorder.
Urban Space
1st January 2006, 18:09
Well I've got me GCSE's coming up and it'd be good for note taking. And for Uni as well. AND you're not allowed to record people these days without them knowing.
Can you write in shorthand Steve?
Liam
Cornish Steve
1st January 2006, 18:15
Well I've got me GCSE's coming up and it'd be good for note taking. And for Uni as well. AND you're not allowed to record people these days without them knowing.
Can you write in shorthand Steve?
Liam
When studying for my physics degree, I recorded every lecture on cassette tape and spent hours transcribing them into notes. While it's very time-consuming, I recommend it highly. It's a great way to really learn the material and results in very thorough notes. Looking back, this is why I obtained such consistently high grades.
If you're concerned about recording conversations, ask the teachers. Most don't have a problem.
...and no, I cannot write in short-hand. My cousin learned it at school but never used it.
Urban Space
1st January 2006, 18:18
Hmmm, well if you're writing it in shorthand you've still got to put it back into 'normal' writing. Sigh, I guess no one uses shorthand anymore!
Liam
coxadmin
1st January 2006, 18:47
I developed my own shorthand for each subject I studied at A level. For example one of my A levels was history (Tudors and Stuarts) so there were loads of battles and kings so I used simple symbols and abbreviations - it worked for me.
Urban Space
1st January 2006, 18:49
Lol, I'd get shouted at for doodling lol! Sounds good though!
Liam
Jayne
1st January 2006, 19:12
Hi,
Have you tried googling for Pitmans shorthand books, I tried to learn it for the same reason, but it was too much hassle trying to remember all the squiggles :lol:
Jayne
clairemackaness
1st January 2006, 19:13
Pitmans colleges run courses that you can do on-line in your own time
bitsnstuff
1st January 2006, 19:16
Hi,
I can do shorthand, although it has gradually changed into my own version of Pitman! I now only use it for notes and to write things down that I don't want anyone else to read. I used to use it when I worked as a PA, but hated the hours my boss would dictate as he was soooooo slow and I can type at talking speed so it used to drive me crazy.
Can't see much point in learning it now though as it is hardly used. What about speed writing?
Kate
Urban Space
1st January 2006, 19:19
Is that the one whr thy ryt lyk ths? And isn't that more computer based?
Liam
bitsnstuff
1st January 2006, 19:23
I think so. My version is all lines, dots and dashs and the position of the mark on, above or below the line - complicated.
This is my version - http://pitmanshorthand.homestead.com/BasicsofPitman.html
Kate
Urban Space
1st January 2006, 19:27
Speedwriting just looks like you're really illiterate. It doesn't look as good as Pitman or Gregg. How long did it take you to learn that type of Pitman? And how did you learn? Self-taught?
Liam
Cornish Steve
1st January 2006, 19:32
Speedwriting just looks like you're really illiterate. It doesn't look as good as Pitman or Gregg.
Do you really care about what people will think? If it helps you achieve your objective, why not use speed-writing?
Personally, I couldn't care a toss what people think.
Urban Space
1st January 2006, 19:35
Bt rytn lk ths tk js as long as writing like this! I talk on msn in abbreviations anyway so it's not a challenge!
Liam
Amber
2nd January 2006, 10:27
I can write in shorthand - learnt it in my journalism days although it's very, very rusty now. I used teeline, which is supposed to be easier to learn than pitmans, although I (like most other journalists I know) had my own version of it. It's fairly easy to learn, and you can get teeline books failrly cheap on Amazon. I do agree with the others, though, that a good voice recorder would be an easier option :)