Find sites covering the history and development of shorthand systems plus other stenography resources.
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A Guide to Alternative Writing and Shorthand Systems
Outlines the advantages and disadvantages of different shorthand systems.
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BBC Today: A Quick Shorthand Test
Article from November 09 debating whether or not journalists in the UK should still be required to learn shorthand.
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Dutton Speedwords Dictionary
Transcription of the dictionary for Dutton Speedwords, an international auxiliary language as well a shorthand writing system.
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Gregg Shorthand Anniversary Dictionary
Searchable database of the 4000 most frequently used words in Gregg Shorthand Anniversary Edition.
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Handywrite
Introduces this shorthand system, which is partially based on Gregg Shorthand.
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The Incorporated Phonographic Society
British membership organisation for professional shorthand users. Includes information on meetings and membership, with photographs.
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The Joy of Pitman Shorthand
Features extensive information on the history and basics of Pitman Shorthand, plus videos, transcribed song lyrics, shorthand as art and analysis of writing samples.
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Keyscript Shorthand
Features Keyscript Shorthand, invented by the site author and based on Pitman but using only lower case letters of the alphabet. Includes samples and information on a course.
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Pitman for Geeks
Features an introduction to Pitman Shorthand, plus an annotated literary sample and useful mnemonics.
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The Shorthand Place
Provides information on the history of shorthand, plus articles and lesson in the T-Script shorthand method.
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Shorthand Shorthand Shorthand
Analyzes different versions of Gregg Shorthand and offers free audio files for dictation practice at different speeds. Also includes many speed building tips.
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Stenographer's Guild
Offers fifteen free online lessons with audio, aiming to teach the basics of Pitman Shorthand with audio explanations.