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We hesitated before posting. But it is in the news this week. Hope it wasn’t too upsetting. It is journalism. And yes, VERY challenging outlines but good for you to try them out.

You are so welcome! It is good of you to say so. It makes it all worthwhile.

You assume incorrectly. Just add a “vd” under the big circle thereby making the “s” of “has” also do the work of the “s” in the phonetic “seeved”. 🥰

In the October newsletter an ex-student, who achieved 120 gives his view in taking higher speeds - whether you can master them or not. 🥰

If you're looking for any handouts mentioned in our TH-cam videos, please note these have since been retired. The good news is, most of this information has been updated and transferred to the website. If you have any specific questions after reviewing the site, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Yay, thank you! It’s great isn’t it? Enjoy the ride. 🥰

You will never ever be a pain. It is always good to hear from you. Thank you for your questions. Indeed, TR and WR can we joined to represent the phrase “there were”. The word “there” can also be written using the three strokes “THR”. (In early textbooks the guideline said that the 3 strokes should be written when “there” begins a sentence or a grouping (such as “there were”) and the long T should be used when “there” follows another word or words, for example “is there”, “if there is”, but nowadays it tends to be the writer’s choice). Personally I think the three strokes saves space (the more outlines on a line the less times the hand has to travel from one line to the next and the page is turned less, but at the same time I love the swish of the long “T” so often I vary it, depending on how I feel and where I am on the line. (There may not be room at the end of a line for a long T but THR may squeeze in nicely). Regarding “inner” I used the NW blend so the outline looks the same as the phrase “in our” but you are correct in that it could also be written with the “I-N-R”. It’s great that Teeline has flexibility, unlike Pitman shorthand where only one version is correct. 🥰

@@letsloveteelinetogether2273 It's the swish that gets me going too! Especially when combined with a swosh! Thanks so much for your answers. I am pushing on and enjoying every hour spent on this. And I have started to use it all the time. Shopping lists, notes etc. and I have started taking down the news ribbon on TV for practice. I find it keeps my wits sharp. It really is great stuff!

Thank you very much for this comment. I am pleased you have addressed this issue. Writing style does indeed affect speed. Gripping the pen, for example, often means less flexibility in the wrist, and the tension can extend to the shoulder. The writer tires quicker. Also, if writing on a desk, leaning forward can equate to pressing on to the paper, which in turn feels like roller skates on concrete - as opposed to the relaxed writer - gliding on ice. Of course all tension is decreased with growing confidence. Growing confidence is increased by regular practice. Really well done on your progress and thank you once again for sharing your writing tip.

You did it! You wrote shorthand at 120wpm. Congratulations. That is a significant achievement and you should be very proud of yourself.

Really well done. Don’t be hard on yourself if you find some things difficult. Message and we will help you with anything. Repeat and it becomes clearer. Just keep going and I promise you WILL get there. 🌟

@@letsloveteelinetogether2273 Hi there. How do I message you please?

Brilliant attitude and one which will pay dividends.

The “and” is always included. For me it comes totally naturally, and I have not heard the three or four digit numbers without the “and” so I have never ever questioned it.

Yes of course! Great alternative.

Thank you! The exercise handouts are no longer available but we are happy to answer any questions you may have.

You can do it! Have faith. As the Bee Gees said "It's only words" :-)

@@letsloveteelinetogether2273 Ugh! Those falsetto voices!!! Elvis did a beautiful version of that one though.

He did! Focus on that one then 😊

It is always a pleasure. Thank YOU for your feedback. If you like a grouping, you should adopt it, but please remember that if you use it for a while and decide that you prefer a different outline, that is fine.

Please remember that the dictation here is tougher than an NCTJ examination. The syllabic count is higher, making it more difficult and sound faster.

@@letsloveteelinetogether2273 I think it's great though. When I compared Pitman books to Teeline ones, Teeline looked abit like the cheap version but your passages show just what the system is really capable of. Great stuff! And worth every hour spent on it.

You're so welcome! Thank you for your comment. It’s good to know you are enjoying LLTT. 😊

I agree, the practice is really useful for me and helps me learn things from the other way round if that makes sense...

Does anyone want a teeline penpal?

Wonderful! Really well done.

Great to hear! Thank you for your positivity as always.

Can you be a little more specific? All shorthand should be read after recording, and ideally transcribed within the time allocated. Of course, you can then check it against the dictation and the shorthand.

@@letsloveteelinetogether2273 thanks :) yes I generally have no problem reading back directly after I have practiced but when I go back cold after a few days I am often lost .... Also the read back videos you made are very useful on the train to work :) such as "rewards for being assertive" or "Chamber of commerce talks about" in the playlist reading practice ... And thanks again for all your work, it has helped me get to grips with loads of Teeline, it makes a lot of difference seeing it come to life on the screen

LLTT has just added another one to Reading Practice for you! So glad you are enjoying these and that they are useful. We will add others as time permits and thank you again for bringing this need to the attention of LLTT.

You are correct. People are frustrated, so attachments are no longer used. Happy to answer any questions you may have on the lesson though.

Frustration and identification of awkward outlines are the first steps to rectifying the problem. Some sections of text have a higher syllabic count than others, yet the dictation is exactly the same speed - it just sounds faster when the words have more syllables.

@@letsloveteelinetogether2273 Practice is the key. I remember when I first met "enjoy". That word drove me round the bend! Got it easily now after drilling it 10 million times. (Slight exaggeration.) Actually, that's got me thinking...exaggeration......e...x....hum...x and g blend.....bung a shun on the end......

So you enjoy writing it now 😊

@@letsloveteelinetogether2273 😃

Brilliant! Really well done.

That's amazing. Writing your journal in shorthand also makes it private to you of course. It's another form of practice too. Well done.

Sorry we have removed the worksheets for now, but we are happy to answer any questions you may have on the lesson.

Love that song 🎶🎸🎵

Agreed. The idea is that if someone DOES like a circle for “round” they can adopt it and as you say it is then their personal note to read. If not, then yours sounds good 👍

@@letsloveteelinetogether2273 The point at question is whether a protocol taken down in Teeline is a legal document or not. For example - somebody's last will.

Glad you like that one.

Me too! 😅

It COULD be written phonetically.

Didn't see this note until today (nothing to do with eyes as they are all right now! Severe tears in both retinas and one hole in right macula. I can thoroughly recommended NOT spending an afternoon undergoing those nifty little procedures...especially with "tricky" eyes which the surgeon told me I am the proud possessor of, but needs must). Thank-you for your kind words...and talking of words...."...we would be grateful for....". That "g" has taken French leave. I know "R"s are allowed to but.... Is that just a little knack purely for this phrase like...seevees in receive? Once again, as always, thank-you so much for your work. Your dedication and joy are irresistibly infectious! (beginning to sound like the Good Old Days...)..or should I say.."Your shun..and oy are ibly and shus!"

Wonderful! And it has made us happy to read your comment. Thank you so much. 😊

Thanks you! Always good to receive feedback.

It really is an absolute pleasure 😊

Hello!!! Lovely to hear from you again. Glad you are still on board.

@@letsloveteelinetogether2273 Crickey! You remember me?! I am back, 3 eye operations later, and I am going to give it one last try. Hope you are well. X

Speed WILL come with practise. My recommendation - take short sections and repeat, repeat, repeat - rather as we do in the Speed Development series. Also take speeds you can cope with and then dry pen those outlines as you increase the speed of that passage. Make that part of your daily routine.