Second Standard-Phonographic Reader (Classic Reprint)

Master Standard Phonography with a practical, step‑by‑step approach. This instructional volume guides you through reading, copying, and reporting exercises, built to develop fast and accurate shorthand skills. It emphasizes disciplined practice, careful comparison with engravings, and steady speed progress from initial drills to high‑speed transcription.

In this edition, you’ll find clear guidance on how to study the reporting style, how to copy and compare notes, and how to correct transcripts using a comprehensive key. The text also explains how to build speed gradually—from modest paces to 150–200 words per minute—through dictated practice, longhand transcription, and repeated reading of notes. It discusses the philosophy behind uniform techniques, practical notes on contractions, and how to apply the system to real passages and public speaking.

• Stepwise practice from copying to dictation to reporting from public speakers


• Techniques for improving speed while preserving legibility


• Discussion of the Standard Phonographic nomenclature and its use in lessons


• Guidance on using the accompanying Key and Dictionary for accuracy

Ideal for students of stenography, aspiring reporters, and anyone seeking practical skills in rapid, accurate writing from spoken language.