Listen to a 100 WPM audio track and attempt to take it down in your shorthand notebook without looking at the text. Do not stop the audio if you drop words; keep moving forward.
Average conversational human speech ranges between 110 to 150 WPM. A writer comfortable at 100 WPM can easily capture the core of any meeting using standard abbreviation and phrasing techniques.
The following resources provide downloadable PDF files containing passages explicitly timed for 100 WPM speed practice: Listen to a 100 WPM audio track and
Dedicate 15 minutes daily strictly to practicing advanced phrases from your shorthand system (Pitman, Gregg, or Sloan-Duployan). 2. The Omission Method
Open your downloaded 100 WPM PDF transcript. Compare your handwritten notes against the text. Highlight every word you missed, misspelled, or failed to outline correctly. A writer comfortable at 100 WPM can easily
To reach 120 WPM, incorporate these advanced strategies:
To ensure comprehensive preparation, a stenographer must practice different genres of spoken English. The downloadable PDF compilation includes: Progressive Legal Matters The Omission Method Open your downloaded 100 WPM
If you’d like, I can help you find specialized legal dictation or guide you on how to set up an audio practice routine.
Reaching 100 WPM means you can write roughly 500 words in a standard 5-minute dictation passage. This speed is widely considered the industry benchmark for professional competency. At this level, shorthand transitions from a conscious mechanical process to a subconscious reflexive skill.
At 100 WPM, you transition from a shorthand student to a professional practitioner.