The first step, when the day Shorthand student arrives at 9 a. m., is to explain to him or her the first lesson of this Complete Manual of Practical Phonography, the teacher showing student how to practice same, and telling him that, if he finds anything in the lesson, while he is practicing it, that he does not understand, he is to go to the teacher at once, no matter how busy the teacher may be, and ask about it; not to proceed with any lesson without well understanding same.

Similarly, as soon as a student thinks he has mastered a shorthand lesson, his duty is then also to, at once, without delay, inform teacher of that fact, no matter how busy the teacher may be, when the teacher will, at first opportunity, dictate that lesson's Exercise to student, and, if not more than three hesitations in writing same are made, the teacher explains the next lesson. We do not pass more than three hesitations, but as soon as a student makes that many, direct him or her to restudy that lesson until absolutely perfect. At same time, we explain where the student is at fault, answering questions about doubtful points, or reexplain the entire lesson, but do not let anyone proceed with next lesson until the one in hand is well learned.