An approximation of the 200 commonest words, with all the short forms removed, and derivatives, similar words and some phrases added in, bringing the total to 772 entries. The 150 headwords plus the 70 most-used short forms cover approximately 80% of everyday speech. These 70 short forms are shown separately at the end of the list.

Lists vary and choices of what to include have been made on the basis of usefulness to the shorthand writer.
 

850 Basic English Words

Also known as Simple English, Simplified English and Ogden's Basic English, this list of root-words was compiled in 1930 so that all meanings can be expressed in simple words, and provides a beginner's vocabulary for those learning English as a foreign language. The PDF contains additional derivatives and phrases, making a total of 938 outlines.
 

Shorthand perpetual calendar, A4 page per month with shorthand quotes, plus a page each of Diary and Weather vocabulary lists. Description on Downloads page.

Mini folded booklets in 3 versions:

• Numbered list as 2 booklets
• Numbered list as A4/A5 pages
• As facility drill booklets with blue or red outlines
• Notes on outlines & text list
• Blank lined booklets

The list is in approximate frequency order, plus some derivatives, and includes the short forms occurring, making a total of 182 outlines. Main list also available as JPGs for your phone, see Downloads page. These outlines should cover half of everyday speech, with the first 25 covering a third.