Lessons in Graham Shorthand offers a clear, structured path to mastering the Graham shorthand system.
Written to simplify learning, it emphasizes sound values, the importance of position, and the step-by-step use of word-signs before moving to phrases.
The book combines careful explanations with graded exercises that build from basic consonants and vowels to complex word-forms and contractions. Readers practice reading and writing, then review their work with guidance, aiming to develop speed and accuracy through steady, deliberate practice.
- Clear instruction on sign sounds, directions, and the role of position in writing and reading.
- Systematic coverage of word-signs, phrasing, and how to join signs for rapid writing.
- Carefully graded exercises and reading/writing drills to reinforce learning.
- Practical guidance on study routines, dictation, and test-ready review methods.
Ideal for students of business writing, transcriptionists, and anyone interested in historical shorthand methods.