Learn Shorthand in 4 months only

Are you a shorthand writer? Do you have a desire to learn it?

Then, keep on visiting this website for free online shorthand classes.
Shorthand is easy to learn and you will enjoy mastering a
secret script you can use for the rest of your life.
Writing shorthand is like writing longhand, but it is quicker.
English has some set of signs (alphabet) to record the words.
Shorthand also has some set of geometrical signs. Like
longhand, the shorthand signs also can be read back later or
put them back in longhand words.

Shorthand (Stenography) is learnt by constant, regular and
vigorous practice.
It takes 2 to 6 months to complete the exercises, depending
upon the time utilized for its practice every day.
Pitman’s Shorthand is based on rules and hence you must be
thorough with all the rules and exceptions included.
After completing the course, you will be able to write in
shorthand, a simple general passage at 40 to 50 words a
minute and with regular practice, 80 words per minute and
above can be achieved.

By sufficient practice your hand speed can be improved
along with familiarity with shorthand outlines.
The way to become an expert shorthand writer is by reading,
copying and taking down from dictation shorthand that is not
only rightly formed by the rules of the system, Now let us consider the advantages of learning Shorthand:
Though the computer has encroached into every corner of
our lives, it cannot fit into every area. So far many IT
gadgets have made their entry into office automation, no
such gadget could replace the Stenographer/Personal
Assistant/Private Secretary so far.
Every Manager needs a Secretary as his/her assistant.
By learning shorthand your vocabulary and grip on English
language will improve.
If you choose to learn this beautiful art of shorthand,
otherwise called ‘stenography’, which, when you are
thorough with the rules, would surely fetch you a good
professional employment, where, you will have ample
opportunity for career progression and growth.
Many shorthand writers (stenographers) reach the top
positions in their organizations.
At present, there is scarcity for qualified Stenographers.
A number of Public and Private Organisations are in need of
qualified Stenographers.This course is designed to explain to you the rules of
shorthand based on the NEW ERA EDITION of SIR ISAAC
PITMAN’s SYSTEM OF SHORTHAND and guide you through
the practice at your convenience and you will be able to
learn the system by yourself.
The exercises in the Instructor Book or those given in the
following lessons should be written and re-written until you
are thorough with the total system.
To become a professional in shorthand, you need to practice
hard every day as directed in the lessons and also to
continue to practice shorthand till you get through the
examination or till you fetch a good employment.

Please remember “the secret of success in shorthand is
PRACTICE”.
There is still a good demand for qualified stenographers in
the present day market and thousands of vacancies in
government and private sector are yet to be filled.
At this juncture, it is suggested to the young generation to
learn shorthand sincerely to become stenographers presently
and personal assistants/private secretaries/executive
secretaries or other executives in future.MATERIAL REQUIRED TO START
LEARNING/PRACTICING SHORTHAND
Before you begin learning the system of Pitman’s Shorthand,
keep the following items ready:
Pitman’s Shorthand Instructor and Key (New Era
Edition) or you can print the Lessons and Exercises
provided in this Online Tutorial.
Shorthand Note book (12 cm x 20 cm) readily
available in the market or a Ruled Exercise Book for
practice. While writing shorthand in the shorthand
note book, only the facing pages are to be used.
Then the note book should be reversed to use the
other side pages (which becomes the facing pages).
Shorthand Pencil is recommended, (though shorthand
is written with Pen having special nib, not available in
India at present) and a sharpener.
Suitable Armless chair and an Office table in a well
ventilated and noise free room.
PC with internet connection, a printer and stationeryINTRODUCTION
“Shorthand” is defined as “a method of rapid handwriting using
symbols to represent letters, words and phrases.”
The process of writing in shorthand is called Stenography, derived
from two Greek words (‘Stenos’ =narrow + ‘graphie’ = writing). It is
also called as brachygraphy (brachy = short) and tachygraphy
(tachys = swift, speedy)
Many forms of shorthand exist using different abbreviating
approaches to record the spoken words.
Pitman’s shorthand is a very scientific system of shorthand for the
English language developed by an Englishman, Sir Isaac Pitman
(1813–1897), with the title “Stenographic Soundhand” in 1837.
Since 1837 this system has been revised many times and several
editions were released. The original Pitman's shorthand had an
"alphabet" of consonants which was later modified. Additional
modifications took place and rules were added/amended in
successive editions.
Pitman New Era Edition was introduced in 1919, had the most
developed set of rules and abbreviation lists.
Though there are other versions like Pitman 2000 etc., you will be
learning the most popular version of the system enunciated in the
New Era Edition.