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Shorthand (80 wpm) syllabus for NABTEB | Learn | Learn by Rightal

NABTEB course

Shorthand (80 wpm)

NABTEB

133 topics sit in this course for NABTEB.

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Technology for writing and reading Shorthand
Demonstrate correct posture for ease of writing shorthand and explain the phonetic basis of Pitman Shorthand.
Consonants and Vowels
Distinguish between lighter and light strokes, explain the three positions of outlines relative to vowel places, and write automatically in response to sound, not spelling.
Circle "S"
Explain the principles involved in writing the Circle 'S' and when and how to use it.
"SES" And "SW" Circles
Explain the principles applied in the use of SES and SW Circles, including vowel indication.
Doubling Principles
Explain and apply doubling principles in the formation of words and phrases for curved strokes, lighter strokes, straight strokes, light strokes, MP, MB, and NG.
Speed Passage At 40 wpm
Take dictation at 40 wpm based on covered principles and transcribe accurately, including drills, rapid reading, short forms, and timed writing.

Double Consonants to Curves

Explain, differentiate, and apply reverse double consonants for developing speeds, including 'FR', 'VR', 'FL', 'VL' hooks and their formation on curves.

N Hook

Identify and apply Hook 'N' in the formation of words, short forms, and phrases.

F or V Hook

Explain, apply, and distinguish Hook 'F' or 'V' in the formation of words, short forms, and phrases.

Shun Hook

Explain, write, and apply the Shun Hook in the formation of words, short forms, and phrases.

Compound Consonants

Explain and apply compound consonants (KW, GW, MP, MB, LR, RR, WH) in the formation of words and phrases.

Tick and Dot H

Explain the uses and application of the Tick and Dot 'H' in word and phrase formation.

Prefixes

Apply prefixes such as con, com, cog, cum, accom, accomo, magna, magne, magni in taking Shorthand dictation.

Suffixes and Word Endings

Explain and apply suffixes and word endings (e.g., ing, ings, ward, yard) appropriately when taking dictation.

Speed passages at 60 wpm

Demonstrate the ability to write shorthand passages at a minimum speed of 60 wpm and transcribe effectively, covering various drills and timed exercises.

Medial "W" "SH” and "S"

Explain and apply the principles of medial 'W', 'Sh', and 'S' strokes in taking down dictation.

Figure representation

Take down dictation for speed development containing figure and currencies representation.

Speed Development

Take dictation at 80-100 wpm, use short cuts and contractions, and transcribe accurately at 80 wpm with 95% accuracy.