Shorthand gives you the power to accurately record anything people say.

In journalism, you will not get a job without it.

And for secretaries and those in the medical and legal professions, shorthand opens up doors and possibilities.

The problem everybody encounters whilst learning shorthand is this:

Boosting speed away from the classroom.

Tutors will often advise you to sit down in front of the evening news and practice writing down what the presenters say.

Well that's fine if you already have blisteringly fast shorthand. It does not work if you are learning and failing to keep up with the presenters for more than ten seconds at a time will do nothing for your confidence.

There are some old fashioned dictation tapes knocking about out there. Problem with those is that you have to endlessly rewind and fast forward and when you need to check your shorthand notes you have to listen to them over again, pausing constantly to compare what the reader says with what you've got written down.

So, we're proud to introduce WaveMedia's learning support discs – the ultimate tools for those learning shorthand.

WaveMedia's speed-building packs are sold at three separate speeds:

• 50, 60 and 70 words per minute
• 70, 80 and 90 words per minute
• 90, 100 and 110 words per minute

Each pack boasts both an audio disc and a transcription disc – meaning you can instantly find the exercise you need whether written or spoken.

Here's what you get:

• 12 separate dictation exercises designed to gradually increase your shorthand speed.
• Professionally read by an experienced shorthand coach
• Real-life dictation examples to give a practical and interesting learning experience.
• Read in the standard exam format to prepare for you for the real-life tests ahead.
• Suitable for use with any shorthand format – Teeline, Pitman or Gregg.
• The exercises are centred around four themes – each theme read at three ascending speeds to help you get quicker – FAST.
• Separate transcription disc, meaning you can instantly check your own notes with the right ones – and see exactly where you went wrong (or right!!!).

WaveMedia Learning Support Discs cost just £6.99 each – Or just £18 for all three speeds.