Grade one Braille has everything spelled out and grade two has contractions for common words, double letters and common endings. It is a way to save space and to increase reading and writing speed. Peace, Jason Doorish, RMT 940-300-4284 Do not believe in anything (simply) because you have heard it. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. Do not believe in anything because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. But after observation and analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason and it is conductive to the good and benefit of one and all - then accept it and live up to it. Instructions for Spiritual Practice by Shakyamuni Buddha ----- Original Message ----- From: Ramy Moustafa To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 4:51 PM Subject: [ddots-l] grade 2 braille hi all: please, can anyone tell me what is the difference between the grade one and grade 2 braille? Cheers: Ramy moustafa, if music be the food of love, play on... Email and msn: flutelover@xxxxxxxx Yahoo ID: twta82 mobile: 0020102221750 skype: roma 30,