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Forget all silent letters - just write exactly what you hear.
Example:
are 
few 
know 
Leave short vowels out - only write long vowels like 'a' as in 'May'; 'e' as in 'eat';'i' as in 'ice'; 'o' as in 'own'; 'u' as in 'you'.
Example:
sail 
sea
file 
Always write a vowel that's at the beginning of a word.
Example:
off 
own
if 
Write
for the
sound 'k', or hard 'c' as in 'cut'.
Example:
case 
could
lock 
Write
for the
sound 'j', or soft 'g' as in 'age'.
Example:
age 
judge
college 
Write
for the
sound 'ch'.
Example:
cheap 
each
touch 
Some words occur very often - and these brief forms help you write them faster.
Example:
and 
can
is 
the 
it
for 
of
Note: the letter 'M' is treamlined and written without the centre
stroke:
Try to write these sentences in Speedwriting Shorthand on a piece of
paper.
1. Pay the bill.
2. Let me have a cheque for the bill.
3. May I see the book?
4. The new book is big.
5. I can judge the value of the book if you fetch it.
6. The book is new and I can get it for you.
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