Gregg Shorthand: OA1 LESSON 5 Shorthand Phrases

Summary

This video lesson explores shorthand writing, focusing on symbols and blends for sounds like 's', 'f', and 'v'. It explains the use of brief forms to combine common words into single outlines, which speeds up shorthand writing. The lesson covers examples of shorthand phrases like 'I will', 'it will', and 'I would', as well as symbols for the sounds of 's', 'f', and 'v', with attention to their size and stroke direction. It also introduces blends like 'fr' and 'fl', which further enhance writing speed, and discusses short and soft 'o' sounds.

Takeaways

• ✍️ Lesson 5 introduces shorthand phrases and symbols for the sounds of 's', 'f', and 'v'.
• 🖋️ Shorthand blends for 'fr' and 'fl' are introduced to improve writing speed.
• 🧠 The concept of combining brief forms into a single outline, called a phrase, helps increase shorthand efficiency.
• 📄 Example phrases: 'I will' is written as 'a' and 'will' using shorthand strokes.
• 🔡 Symbols for 's', 'f', and 'v' differ in size and direction, with 's' being the smallest and 'v' the largest.
• 📚 The 's' symbol is always used for the sound of 'z' in shorthand, even when it's represented as 's' in longhand.
• 📝 Example words using the 's', 'f', and 'v' sounds include 'say', 'seen', 'face', 'laugh', 'vote', and 'Dave'.
• 🎯 The 'fr' and 'fl' blends eliminate pen stops to improve writing speed in common combinations like 'frame' and 'fry'.
• 🔤 The 'o' symbol in shorthand represents the short and soft sounds of 'o', no matter the spelling in longhand.
• 🧐 Proper nouns like 'Stephen' and 'Dave' are marked with capitalization in shorthand.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of shorthand phrases and symbols?

Shorthand phrases and symbols are used to increase writing speed by condensing common words or sounds into brief, singular outlines.

How do brief forms contribute to shorthand speed?

Brief forms contribute to shorthand speed by allowing writers to combine common words into single outlines or strokes, reducing the need for multiple pen stops.

What is an example of combining brief forms into a phrase?

An example is combining 'I will' into one outline, where 'I' is written as a single stroke and 'will' is represented by a short form, making it one fluid motion.

How are the sounds of 'S', 'F', and 'V' represented in shorthand?

The sounds of 'S', 'F', and 'V' are represented by downward curves of different sizes. The 'S' is a short downward curve, 'F' is a medium-sized curve, and 'V' is a long downward curve.

Why is the 'S' symbol in shorthand referred to as 'comma S'?

The 'S' symbol is called 'comma S' because of its short, downward curve which resembles a comma.

How does shorthand handle the 'Z' sound?

In shorthand, the 'S' symbol is used for both the 'S' and 'Z' sounds, even if the word has a 'Z' sound in longhand.

What is an example of a shorthand outline for the word 'scene'?

In shorthand, 'scene' is written as 'S-E-N', eliminating the silent letters and using the same symbol for 'S' and 'Z' sounds.

What is the significance of blends like 'FR' and 'FL' in shorthand?

Blends like 'FR' and 'FL' are frequently used shorthand symbols that eliminate pen stops, increasing writing speed by allowing these common combinations to be written as one stroke.

How are capitalization marks used in shorthand for proper nouns?

In shorthand, a capitalization mark is placed above proper nouns, such as 'Stephen' and 'Dave', to indicate that they are names.

What is the shorthand representation for short and soft 'O' sounds?

In shorthand, the 'O' symbol represents both short and soft sounds of 'O', regardless of the word's spelling in longhand. Examples include 'lot' and 'small'.