Master Teeline Shorthand with Confidence
The definitive guide to fast, accurate shorthand
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Professional Teeline is a comprehensive workbook designed to take you from the basics through to real-world fluency, with clear instruction, progressive drills, and no fluff. Whether you're training for shorthand exams or brushing up your skills for the workplace, or expanding your mind with a fun hobby, this book provides everything you need to succeed — no prior shorthand knowledge required. Key benefits:
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Do I need any previous shorthand experience to use this book?
No, Professional Teeline is designed for complete beginners. It starts from the basics and builds progressively.
Does the book cover advanced Teeline theory or just the basics?
It covers both. The book introduces the core theory and then moves into more advanced shortcuts, blends, and speed techniques.
Is there dictation practice included?
Yes, and there are no clunky CDs! The book includes a wide range of practice exercises, plus access to online recordings to practice audio dictation.
What speed does this book aim to get me to?
It’s designed to build your skills up to around 100 words per minute, depending on your dedication and practice.
Is this suitable for classroom teaching or group courses?
Absolutely. It's structured for both independent and guided learning.
Is it appropriate for secretarial training or legal admin work?
Yes — it’s especially useful for medical, legal and general secretarial and PA work, legal transcription, and court reporting.
Is it useful for non-UK learners?
Yes. While the book is written to UK standards, the Teeline system is applicable globally, and the language used is clear and accessible.
Is the book available in paperback or eBook?
Currently available in paperback, hardback anywhere and ebook on Amazon.
How do I access the audio downloads?
To avoid the inconveneince of CDs, the audio recordings for dictation are all easily accessible online. Links and QR codes are provided in the book and recordings are available at teeline.co.uk.
Is there a version with larger text?
No, but an ebook version is available so font size can be changed.
About the Author
E. York learned shorthand while training as a journalist and has used it ever since — from the days when shorthand practice meant loading a CD player. Now working in publishing and adult education, E. York brings a passion for clear, effective learning to every project.
Professional Teeline was born from a simple idea: that Teeline deserves a modern, accessible, and up-to-date training manual. Its inventor, James Hill, designed the system to be adaptable and future-proof — and this book honours his genius and legacy, offering relevant instruction for today’s learners.
When not writing, E. York hunts for missing apostrophes, drinks tea and still dreams in outlines.
E. York learned shorthand while training as a journalist and has used it ever since — from the days when shorthand practice meant loading a CD player. Now working in publishing and adult education, E. York brings a passion for clear, effective learning to every project.
Professional Teeline was born from a simple idea: that Teeline deserves a modern, accessible, and up-to-date training manual. Its inventor, James Hill, designed the system to be adaptable and future-proof — and this book honours his genius and legacy, offering relevant instruction for today’s learners.
When not writing, E. York hunts for missing apostrophes, drinks tea and still dreams in outlines.