Free Typing Lessons

How the typing lessons work

The lessons teach touch typing: using all ten fingers, each with its own set of keys, without looking down. They are split into six courses that build on each other, starting with the eight keys your fingers rest on and ending with full paragraphs at speed.

Accuracy targets stay high throughout, because accuracy is what speed is built on. Course 5 is slightly more forgiving, since the number row is the farthest reach from the home row.

Inside a level

Each course is split into short levels (six to eight per course), and each level teaches a pair of keys or one new skill in up to five steps:

1. New keys. You type the new keys on their own. The on-screen keyboard highlights the next key, and the hand guide moves the right finger to it.
2. Mix it up. The new keys are mixed with the keys you already know.
3. Words. Real words that use the new keys, when enough words exist.
4. Review. Any key you missed in this level comes back for extra practice. If you made no mistakes, this step is skipped.
5. Level test. A short check against the course's pass criteria.

You don't press Space between words in the lessons; the cursor moves to the next word on its own, so you can focus on the letter keys. Pass a level test to unlock the next level and earn one to three stars: one for passing, two for 97% accuracy, three for 98% accuracy at one and a half times the target speed. If you miss the target, the result screen tells you whether accuracy or speed held you back and offers a short drill on the keys you missed.

The finger guide can be turned off with the hand button once you no longer need it.

Where should I start?

If you have never learned touch typing, start at Course 1, even if you can already type quickly with a few fingers. Hunt-and-peck habits are hard to replace, and the home row is where the new habit begins.

If you already touch type, take the 30-second placement test on this page. It measures your speed and accuracy, then recommends a course to start with. Every course is open, so you can also jump straight to the one you need. Inside a course, levels unlock one after another, and your stars show how well you did.

Your progress is saved in your browser

Passed levels, stars and per-key accuracy are stored in your own browser. You don't need an account, and nothing is sent to a server. The flip side is that progress stays on the device and browser you used. Clearing your browser data resets it.

How long each level takes

That depends on how often you practice. Short daily sessions of 10–20 minutes tend to work better than occasional long ones, because the finger movements need repetition to become automatic. The guide on how long it takes to learn touch typing covers realistic timelines.

When the lessons start to feel routine, switch some sessions to the typing games or check your progress with the typing test.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to finish every level in order?

Every course is open, so you can start wherever you like. Inside a course, the levels unlock in order, because each one builds on the keys from the one before.

What happens if I don't meet the pass criteria?

You can repeat the level test as often as you like. The result screen shows whether accuracy or speed was the problem, and "Practice missed keys" gives you a short drill on the keys you got wrong before you try again.

Can I use the lessons on a phone?

The lessons are designed for a physical keyboard, since they teach ten-finger typing. A keyboard connected to a tablet works too.