✨ WHAM! Power Phrasing with “WHEN”

 

(Because timing is everything… especially in steno.)

“When” is one of the most powerful little words in testimony.

It introduces timelines, conditions, realizations, and turning points.

And in our theory, it’s a phrasing superstar. 💥

🎯 The Anchor Stroke

WH = when

Clean. Simple. Strong.

From there, we build.

👤 WHEN + I = Instant Flow

Think of WH + EU as your “autobiography starter pack.”

• WH EU – when I
• WH EU BL – when I believe
• WH EU B G – when I can
• WH EU D – when I had
• WH EUF S – when I was
• WH EU L D – when I would
• WH EU P T – when I want   
• WH EU P T D – when I wanted

🧠 Pattern tip:

EU = I

Then just stack the verb. No hesitation. No spacing. Just flow.

👨 WHEN + HE = Smooth Narrative Writing

WH + E opens up storytelling.

• WH E – when he
• WH E S – when he is
• WH E D – when he had
• WH E BL D – when he believed
• WH E B G – when he can
• WH E B G D – when he could
• WH E P TS – when he wants
• WH E L – when he will
• WH E L D – when he would
• WH E F S – when he was

🎬 These are gold in testimony. Witnesses LOVE “when he…”

🧑 WHEN + YOU = Q&A Magic

This is where speed really matters -- those lightning-fast questions!

• WH U – when you
• WH U R – when you are
• WH U B G – when you can
• WH U B G D – when you could
• WH UF – when you feel
• WH UF B – when you have been
• WH U R L S – when you realize
• WH U S – when you say
• WH U Z – when you see
• WH U P T – when you want
• WH U RP – when you were
• WH U L – when you will
• WH U L D – when you would

⚡ Notice how cleanly these fall in line?

No extra strokes. No awkward transitions.

🏛 High-Frequency Testimony Phrases

Some of these show up constantly:

• WH T – when the
• WH DZ – when does
• WH S – when is
• WH RP – when were
• WH F S – when was
• WH * L S – when was the last time
• WH FR – whenever

💡 “When was the last time…” is asked ALL. THE. TIME.

One smooth phrase = less panic, more control. How awesome!!

🎉 Fun Big-Phrase Bonus

• WH A U L DZ – when all is said and done

Because sometimes testimony gets philosophical.  ;P

🧠 Why “WHEN” Phrasing Works

✔ It’s a high-frequency word

✔ It introduces dependent clauses (so it connects naturally)

✔ It keeps you from breaking rhythm

✔ Naturally connects to pronouns

✔ Reduces lift-offs

✔ Keeps rhythm steady

Remember:

There’s only so much speed in our fingers.

Real speed comes from grouping language the way it’s actually spoken.

 

“WHEN” is a launching pad. Once you hit WH, your brain already knows the pattern.

🚀 Practice Drill

Try this out loud on your machine:

• When I recall
• When you were
• When he is
• When I wanted
• When you tell us
• When was the last time

Focus on:

• No lifting
• Confident commitment

🌟 Closing Reminder

Phrasing “when” isn’t about being fancy.

It’s about controlling time in the record.

And when you control time…

you control the rhythm. 😉

Phrase WH and you’ll be on your way to cleaner, faster writing! 💛