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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:
  • Most up to date coursebook with updated vocab
  • Structured lessons with real dictation practice
  • Covers speeds up to 120 wpm
  • Includes easily accessible online dictation audio
  • Perfect for self-study or classroom use
This book is ideal for:
  • Preparing for Teeline exams
  • Executive assistants and secretaries
  • Court reporters and legal professionals
  • Career changers entering admin or media roles
  • Hobbyists looking for something new (or old!)
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. 
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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.
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  • Home
  • Professional Teeline Book
    • Dictation exercises
    • Speed practice
  • Dictation library
  • Why Teeline?
    • What Teeline Actually Is (And Why It Works)
    • Why Teeline Shorthand Seems Hard (And Why It Isn’t)
    • How Teeline Is Learned vs How It’s Usually Taught |
    • Speed, Structure, and Cognitive Load in Shorthand
    • What Modern Work Actually Needs from Shorthand
    • A Clear, Calm Guide to Learning Teeline Well
  • Contact
  • FAQs
  • Learn
  • Blog
  • Terms and conditions
  • Teeline Project
  • Articles