Single letters for words Seven common consonants Combination consonants Sounds sh and zh Verb-ending -ING Vowels Syllables Special Signs Longhand abbreviations Writing by sound Summary of learning required Single letters for words Style of writing Links Exercise 1 Special Sign the Abbreviation and Links Facility in writing Exercise 2 Dictation Practice 1 Facility Drill 1 Writing by sound Upstroke N Links Exercise 3 Special Signs to I too, do, put and we Links Exercise 4