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Professional Teeline
Dictionary.
The practical reference for fast, accurate shorthand.
Find an outline, check a word and return to writing. An alphabetical reference designed for Teeline students, working shorthand writers and anyone who wants greater consistency in their notes.
A reference at your elbow
When you know the system but need the word.
You may know the Teeline principles and still hesitate over a particular outline. The Professional Teeline Dictionary provides a practical place to check words and reinforce the forms you want to write without stopping to reconstruct them from first principles.
Arranged for reference rather than as a sequence of lessons, it is useful while studying, doing dictation, transcribing older notes or taking shorthand in everyday work. It helps you check outlines and develop recognition as well as writing accuracy.
If you are learning the alphabet and principles for the first time, begin with Professional Teeline: The Complete Coursebook. The Dictionary complements that teaching; it does not replace it.
How to use the dictionary
Find it. Check it. Use it.
Use the alphabetical reference to find and check shorthand outlines while writing or studying.
Return to uncertain forms so that useful outlines become familiar and easier to recall.
Check outlines you have encountered in practice or in your own notes, and improve recognition over time.
Beyond the book
A companion website for practice.
The Professional Teeline series is accompanied by teeline.co.uk, with free learning guidance and exercises for reading, writing, dictation and developing speed. Use the dictionary to resolve an outline, then practise that outline in context.
Explore teeline.co.uk →Buying the dictionary
Find the print edition.
The Dictionary is available in print. See the Professional Teeline books website for retailer information, current availability and purchasing options. Chartley Books does not currently take orders through this page.
Bibliographic and trade information
For booksellers, libraries and course providers.
Use the ISBN opposite when identifying the hardback for cataloguing or ordering. Contact Chartley Books for current UK pricing, stock information and qualifying trade orders.
Professional Teeline is an independent shorthand publishing and learning project, not affiliated with or endorsed by the NCTJ. Those preparing for NCTJ examinations should consult the current NCTJ syllabus and assessment guidance.
| Title | Professional Teeline Dictionary |
|---|---|
| Author | E. York |
| Publisher | Chartley Books, an imprint of Protheorem Ltd |
| Publication year | 2026 |
| Format | Hardback |
| Hardback ISBN | 9781917621137 |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Teeline shorthand / reference |
| Page count / RRP | Confirm for the current edition |
| Trade enquiries | Contact Chartley Books |
The hardback ISBN and publication year are taken from the Chartley Books production manuscript. Confirm current availability, pagination and RRP before placing a trade order.