A modern Teeline resource built for accuracy, speed, and real-world use.

Teeline shorthand is the system of choice for journalists, students and professionals who need to write quickly, clearly and accurately. Whether you're training for a media career, brushing up your skills, or learning shorthand for the first time, Professional Teeline gives you everything you need to succeed.

Why Teeline?

Teeline is a modern shorthand system developed for speed, simplicity and real-world use.
Unlike older systems, it's logical, quick to learn, and widely recognised — especially in journalism and education.

Benefits of learning Teeline:

• Rapid note-taking for interviews, meetings and lectures
• Practical for work, study or personal use
• Recognised by UK journalism training bodies
• Clear structure and easy to build speed.

The Coursebook

Professional Teeline: The Coursebook is your comprehensive guide to learning Teeline shorthand.
It’s structured for self-study or classroom use — suitable for complete beginners and and a great resource for refreshing old skills.
What’s inside:

• Step-by-step lessons
• Clear examples and exercises
• Speed-building tips
• Vocabulary relevant to modern use
• Ideal for students, freelancers, professionals and hobbists.
  
• Supported by online dictations - no CD player needed! ;-)

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Who's it for?

Professional Teeline is ideal for:

• Journalism and media students
• Admin professionals and PAs
• Lecturers and trainers in shorthand
• Life-long learners and self-starters
• Anyone who wants to write faster and retain more
• Anyone who fancies a cool hobby that's geekier than usual. 
  

Why accuracy matters

• Incorrect outlines slow you down later.
  
• Unlearning bad habits costs more time than learning properly.
• All Professional Teeline material is internally consistent and exam-aware.
  
  

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Curious about how Teeline is evolving?
Visit The Teeline Project — a creative, community-driven space exploring new outlines, creative uses, and the future of shorthand.