StenographyBeginner

Stenography Foundations

A strong start in shorthand, one outline at a time.

8 weeks12 lessonsHobbieAura shorthand team

A skill that moves you forward.

Learn the building blocks of English shorthand with a structured introduction to strokes, outlines, reading, and dictation. Regular practice and live feedback support a consistent learning habit. Bring a shorthand notebook, a pencil, and a willingness to practice between classes. This editable sample follows an introductory Pitman-style curriculum; confirm the final syllabus with your instructor.

What you’ll work towards

Recognize foundational shorthand strokes and outlines

Read back familiar shorthand passages

Develop a regular dictation practice routine

Build accuracy before increasing speed

Your learning roadmap

A structured path, one lesson at a time. Join live and revisit published recordings from your classroom.

01Introduction to shorthand practice60 min

02Consonants and stroke direction60 min

03Vowels and word positions60 min

04Simple words and joined outlines60 min

05Reading practice and feedback60 min

06Common short forms60 min

07Phrasing fundamentals

Guidance along the way

HobbieAura shorthand team
Stenography instruction

Bring your questions to live sessions and use the recordings to revisit your lessons. Your classroom keeps your progress, class links, and course reviews together.

Learner reviews

This program is waiting for its first learner review. Enrolled students can share their experience from their classroom.