Get Started In Shorthand: Pitman 2000: Master the basics of shorthand: a beginner's introduction to Pitman 2000
By (Author) Pitman Publishing
John Murray Press
Teach Yourself
1st July 2010
30th April 2010
2010th edition
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
653.424
Paperback
256
Width 128mm, Height 196mm, Spine 22mm
208g
Shorthand is a valuable asset to everyone, young or old, in private or business life and Pitman 2000 is a system designed for easy learning, with a speed potential to meet the demands of a modern fast-moving world.
Get Started in Shorthand Pitman 2000 is a beginner's guide to the basic theory and will give you a working vocabulary in Pitman 2000 in clear and easy stages.Each of the main sections contains a new set of sounds and rules, short forms, phrases and exercises, including audio exercises on an accompanying CD. Review exercises give you the opportunity to consolidate material already covered, and a key to the exercises enable you to measure your rate of progress throughout the book.Written to make self-tuition both simple and stimulating and based on original Pitman Publishing material, this authoritative book is indispensable to anyone seeking a first or refresher course in Pitman 2000.NOT GOT MUCH TIMEOne, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of Pitman 2000.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you ve learnt and how to use it.Mac Bride has many years' experience as an author in the UK and internationally on a wide range of subjects from computing through languages to business and ethical living. He now brings his communication skills to this new edition of a best-selling book. You ll also hear his reassuring voice on the accompanying CD of audio exercises to help you in honing your shorthand comprehension and speed.