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When practicing this 60 wpm passage, there are several important elements that Teeline students should pay particular attention to:

Common Word Groupings

Pay special attention to frequently occurring phrases that can be written as single outlines:

• "Thank you"
• "I am"
• "to be"
• "would be"

Names and Proper Nouns

Remember to mark proper nouns like "Wendy Briggs" with two small sloping dashes underneath. This is essential for accurate transcription.

Numbers and Currency

The passage includes "five thousand pounds" and "three years". Remember that figures are permissible in Teeline notes.

Punctuation

Note the importance of marking sentence endings clearly. The speaker's natural pauses and intonation help indicate where full stops should be placed. Missing or incorrect punctuation could change the meaning of transcribed content.

Special Outlines

Several common words in this passage represent special outlines:

• "people"
• "important"
• "project"
• "community"
• "different"
• "together"

Practice Tips

• Focus on clear, legible outlines rather than speed initially
• Read back your notes immediately after writing
• Circle any outlines you struggled with and practice them separately
• Time yourself transcribing to build speed

Remember: The goal is to produce notes you can read back accurately. It's better to write slightly slower but maintain legibility than to rush and create undecipherable outlines.

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