The Professional Teeline books

Books for learning and using Teeline.

A clear coursebook for learning the system and a practical dictionary for checking outlines as you write.

Learn the complete system Follow Teeline from the alphabet and joining through to advanced principles.

Check an outline quickly Use the dictionary as a practical desk reference.

Continue practising online Use the free reading, writing and dictation resources alongside the books.

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Start with the Coursebook to learn Teeline, then use the Dictionary as a practical reference while you write.

Cover of Professional Teeline: A Complete Guide to Modern Shorthand

Coursebook · Available now

Learn the complete system

A structured, modern guide to Teeline shorthand, from the alphabet and basic joining through to advanced principles and fluent writing.

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Cover of Professional Teeline Dictionary

Reference book · Available now

Find the outline you need

A practical alphabetical reference for checking Teeline outlines, settling uncertainty and writing with greater consistency.

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Which book do I need?

Choose by what you want to do.

The books and website resources are designed to work together without duplicating one another.

I want to learn Teeline

Begin with the Coursebook. It teaches the system in a deliberate sequence, with examples, exercises and dictations.

I need to check an outline

Use the Dictionary as a desk reference while studying, practising or using Teeline in everyday work.

I want more practice

Use the reading, writing, dictation and daily challenge resources available on the website.

Continue learning

Use the books with the practice library.

The books provide the structure and reference material. The website gives you places to read, write, take dictation and return to the system regularly.

Writing practice Work on formation, joining and accurate outline construction. Go to writing practice

Reading practice Build recognition and confidence through structured reading. Go to reading practice

Dictation library Choose a speed and practise with recordings on Spotify or YouTube. Go to the dictation library

Buying the books

Available through selected retailers.

The Coursebook is available in print and digital formats. The Dictionary is available in print.