- The starting position
Place your index fingers on F and J. Find the small bumps on those keys without looking.
- Fingers on the home row
Keep each finger on its home key. Use your thumbs for the space bar.
- Alternate hands
Type lightly. Return your fingers to the home row after each movement.
- The full home row
Slow progress is still progress. Aim for at least 90% accuracy.
- The top row
Move one finger up at a time, then return to the starting position.
- The bottom row
Move only the finger you need. Keep your wrists relaxed.
- Connect all three rows
Practice small movements between the keyboard rows.
- Your first alphabet
Find each letter calmly. Speed comes with practice.
- Short words
Read the next word as you finish the current one.
- Hands in motion
Keep a comfortable, steady rhythm.
- Longer words
Mentally break words into small groups of letters.
- A steady rhythm
Avoid speeding up on easy words and stopping at difficult ones.
- Capital letters
Hold Shift with the hand opposite the letter. Release it after typing.
- Numbers
Reach the number row without moving all your fingers away from the home position.
- Periods and commas
Punctuation is part of the rhythm too. Pay attention to spaces.
- Apostrophes and punctuation
Practice apostrophes, quotation marks and question marks. Use the appropriate key combinations for your system layout.
- A message
Practice a message like the ones you write every day.
- Organize your day
A comfortable posture helps you stay focused.
- Small discoveries
Look at the text without searching for the keys. Trust your fingers.
- A full paragraph
Breathe, relax your shoulders and keep a pace you can sustain.
- Accuracy first
Challenge: finish with 95% accuracy. You can repeat as often as you like.
- Rhythm and speed
Challenge: keep your accuracy above 90% while building fluency.
- Everything together
Combine letters, numbers and punctuation in one practice session.
- Your next chapter
Complete the learning path. Then repeat sessions to improve your own results.