Gregg Shorthand: OA1 LESSON 4 Brief forms

RTU-CBET OFFICE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

28 Sept 202005:07

Summary

TLDRThis lesson introduces nine common brief forms in shorthand writing, essential for improving writing speed. Each brief form represents frequent words like 'it,' 'would,' 'I,' 'am,' 'of,' 'are,' 'real,' 'well,' 'a,' and 'on,' using simple strokes and symbols. The video emphasizes instant recall of these brief forms and highlights how they can be adapted for plural, past tense, or combined with prefixes and suffixes. The lesson also explains the representation of short and soft vowel sounds, focusing on the vowels 'a' and 'e' in various words, helping learners maintain accurate stroke alignment.

Takeaways

✍️ Nine abbreviated words called 'brief forms' are essential for shorthand writing speed.
🖋️ These brief forms are written with single shorthand symbols and must be memorized for quick recall.
📜 The words 'it', 'would', 'I', 'in', 'am', 'of', 'are', 'real', and 'well' each have their own shorthand symbols.
🔤 Shorthand symbols can be modified to form plural or past tense words, or by adding common prefixes and suffixes.
🔄 The symbol for 'will' can be combined with 'ing' to form 'willing'.
🅰️ Long and short vowel sounds are represented by specific shorthand symbols, such as 'A' for long and short sounds of 'a'.
🧠 Soft vowel sounds like 'ah' and 'eh' have distinct shorthand representations as well.
🔡 The small 'e' circle represents both long and short 'e' sounds, as well as the soft 'e' sound, as in 'her'.
📏 Proper proportion and alignment are important when writing shorthand strokes, particularly for letters like 'D' and 'R'.
📝 The lesson emphasizes practicing these brief forms to increase writing speed in shorthand.

Q & A

What are brief forms in shorthand?
-Brief forms are abbreviated shorthand spellings for common words, written with single shorthand symbols. They help increase writing speed.
How many brief forms are introduced in the lesson?
-The lesson introduces nine brief forms.
What is the shorthand symbol for the word 'it'?
-The shorthand symbol for 'it' is represented by a t-stroke.
How is the word 'of' represented in shorthand?
-The word 'of' is represented by an o-stroke in shorthand.
Can brief forms be modified for longer words? If so, how?
-Yes, brief forms can be modified for longer words by adding plural or past tense forms, or by adding a common prefix or suffix.
What is an example of a brief form derivative?
-An example of a brief form derivative is 'willing,' which is derived from the brief form 'l' for 'will' plus the shorthand form for 'in'.
How are short and soft vowel sounds represented in shorthand?
-Short and soft vowel sounds are represented by strokes, such as an 'a' stroke for short 'a' sounds and an 'o' stroke for soft 'ah' sounds.
What shorthand stroke represents the word 'am'?
-The word 'am' is represented by an m-stroke in shorthand.
How are the sounds of 'e' represented in shorthand?
-The long sound of 'e' is represented by a tiny e circle, which also represents the short 'a' sound as in 'let' and the soft 'a' sound as in 'her'.
What is the importance of learning these brief forms?
-These brief forms are crucial for writing speed and must be learned for instant recall, as they appear frequently in shorthand writing.

Outlines

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✍️ Introduction to Brief Forms and Shorthand Symbols

This paragraph introduces the concept of brief forms in shorthand writing, which are abbreviated words written using single shorthand symbols. The focus is on nine specific brief forms that are frequently used, such as 'it,' 'would,' 'I,' 'in,' 'am,' 'of,' 'are,' 'real,' and 'well.' These forms are essential for increasing writing speed, as they must be memorized for immediate recall. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of learning these forms and how they are highlighted in the practice material.

✏️ Practical Application of Brief Forms

This section discusses how brief forms can be adapted for more complex words by making them plural, adding prefixes or suffixes, or applying other modifications. An example provided is the word 'willing,' which is a derivative of 'will' using the 'L' stroke for 'will' and adding 'at' for 'ing.' Additionally, the paragraph introduces the shorthand symbol for the long 'A' sound, which can also represent short vowel sounds, such as 'a' in 'man' and 'ah' in 'arm.'

🖋️ Shorthand for 'AH' and 'A' Sounds

The focus here is on the short 'ah' sound in words like 'man' and the soft 'ah' in words like 'arm.' The symbols for these sounds are explained, with 'H' represented by a dot and other words like 'heart,' 'matter,' and 'alarm' demonstrated using appropriate shorthand strokes. Attention is drawn to the proportion and alignment of strokes, particularly when using the 'D' stroke.

🔠 Shorthand for 'E' Sounds

This paragraph explains the shorthand representation of the long 'E' sound (as in 'li') and the short and soft 'E' sounds (as in 'let' and 'her'). The 'E' sound is represented by a small circle, and the paragraph provides examples of common words like 'hurt' where this shorthand can be applied. Emphasis is placed on correctly distinguishing between the different vowel sounds when writing in shorthand.

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Keywords

💡Brief forms

Brief forms are abbreviated shorthand spellings used to represent common words with simple strokes in shorthand. In the video, nine brief forms are introduced, each using single shorthand symbols to speed up writing. These forms are essential for quick note-taking as they allow frequent words like 'it,' 'would,' and 'I' to be written with minimal effort.

💡Shorthand symbols

Shorthand symbols are simplified characters or strokes used to represent entire words or sounds in shorthand writing. In this lesson, words like 'it,' 'would,' and 'am' are written with specific strokes, reducing the time needed to write them. Shorthand symbols are key to increasing writing efficiency.

💡Writing speed

Writing speed refers to the ability to write quickly without sacrificing legibility or accuracy. The video emphasizes how mastering brief forms and shorthand symbols can greatly enhance writing speed, which is crucial for tasks like taking notes in real-time.

💡Short vowel sounds

Short vowel sounds refer to the brief pronunciation of vowels, such as 'a' in 'man' or 'e' in 'let.' The video explains how shorthand symbols can represent both short and soft vowel sounds, allowing for more efficient writing by condensing words into simpler strokes.

💡Soft vowel sounds

Soft vowel sounds are those that are less pronounced, such as the 'a' in 'arm' or the 'e' in 'her.' The video highlights how these sounds can be represented by shorthand symbols, such as a circle for 'e,' which simplifies the process of writing.

💡Alignment and proportion

Alignment and proportion in shorthand writing refer to the correct placement and size of strokes in relation to each other. In the video, learners are reminded to pay attention to the alignment and proportion of their shorthand strokes to ensure accuracy and clarity in their notes.

💡Derivatives

Derivatives in shorthand are words formed by adding prefixes, suffixes, or plural forms to brief forms. The video explains that certain brief forms can be expanded to create new words, such as 'willing' being formed from 'will' by adding the shorthand stroke for 'in.'

💡Long vowel sounds

Long vowel sounds are vowels pronounced for a longer duration, such as 'a' in 'made.' The video illustrates how the shorthand circle can represent both long and short vowel sounds, streamlining the writing of various words.

💡Practice material

Practice material refers to the exercises and content designed to help learners internalize the brief forms and shorthand techniques discussed in the video. It is highlighted that learners must repeatedly practice these forms for instant recall and writing fluency.

💡Real-time note-taking

Real-time note-taking is the practice of writing notes quickly while information is being presented, such as during a lecture. The video emphasizes the importance of mastering shorthand and brief forms to keep up with the pace of spoken content during note-taking.

Highlights

Introduction of nine brief forms for common words, essential for writing speed.

Brief forms are represented by single shorthand symbols and are important for instant recall.

The brief forms in this lesson include 'it' (t-stroke), 'would' (d-stroke), 'I' (a-stroke), and 'not' (n-stroke).

'Am' is represented by an m-stroke, 'of' by an o-stroke, and 'r/our' by an r-stroke.

'Real' and 'well' are represented by an l-stroke, while 'a' and 'on' are represented by a dot.

Brief forms can be used for longer words by adding common prefixes, suffixes, or forming plurals.

Derivatives like 'willing' are formed using brief forms, such as 'will' (l) + 'in' (t-stroke).

The large circle represents long 'a' sounds (as in 'made'), short 'a' sounds (as in 'man'), and soft 'a' sounds (as in 'arm').

Short 'a' words include examples like 'h' (dot) and 'ah'.

Proportion and alignment of strokes are important, especially for the d-stroke.

Examples of soft 'a' words include 'arm' (r-m) and 'heart' (h-r-d).

The tiny 'e' circle represents the long sound of 'e' (as in 'lie'), short sound of 'a' (as in 'let'), and soft 'e' (as in 'her').

Short and soft 'e' words are exemplified by 'herd' (h-e-r-d) and 'hurt'.

The lesson emphasizes careful practice of these symbols for fluency in shorthand.

The use of both long and short vowel sounds is critical to mastering the brief forms and their derivatives.