Information about note-taking skills and the Troab* shorthand / speed-writing method.

Troab* is a unique integrated shorthand system that can be written at two levels to meet different note-taking needs.

*pronounced ‘tr-oh-b’

Why take notes?

"Tell me, I forget,
Show me, I remember,
Involve me and I understand”.

Writing notes from speech involves you in what is being said.

In education the act of making notes is itself part of the learning and understanding process.
In the office and every-day life we make notes as a record and basis for future action.
Professional note-takers write a verbatim record to edit for futher action.

The Troab script shorthand method of note-taking

"A skill for life”.

Created in 1946 and published as ‘Troab Shorthand’ (1951), Troab is an integrated two-level script-based shorthand method.

A common core of abbreviation rules is applied at both levels building on more than four hundred years of shorthand design and writing experience.

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Basic shorthand level

(Alpha-Script speedwriting)

The speed-writing approach for general note-taking in the classroom, the office, Board-room or at meetings - uses the writer’s own familiar script letters.

Learn more about Basic Alpha-script View Introductory Tutorial

Troab-Professional level

The shorthand method for high-speed verbatim reporting at writing speeds of more than 100 words a minute.

Used by Journalists, reporters and specialist office personnel.

Learn more about Troab Professional View Introductory Tutorial

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