48 short lessons, from your first home-row keys to full-speed paragraphs. Each one takes about three minutes.
How the course works
Each lesson introduces one or two new keys, then gives you three short exercises: meet the keys (simple patterns), mix (new keys with the ones you already know) and words (real words using only keys you've learned). The on-screen keyboard lights up the next key and shows which finger to use, so you never need to look down.
The home row
Rest your left fingers on ASDF and your right fingers on JKL;. Feel for the small bumps on F and J; they let you find home without looking. Your thumbs rest on the space bar. After every key, your finger returns home.
Which finger presses which key?
Little fingers: the outer columns: Q A Z and P ; /, plus shift, enter and backspace.
Ring fingers:W S X and O L .
Middle fingers:E D C and I K ,
Index fingers: two columns each: R F V T G B and Y H N U J M.
Thumbs: the space bar.
Practise a little every day
Muscle memory grows between sessions, while you rest. Two lessons a day is better than ten on a Sunday. Your daily streak in the top bar keeps count. When you finish the course, test yourself with a typing speed test or relax with typing games.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to learn touch typing?
Most people learn every key in about 10–15 hours of practice. With 15–20 minutes a day, that's roughly three to six weeks. Reaching your old speed without looking at the keyboard often happens within the first two weeks.
Should I look at the keyboard while learning?
Try not to. Use the on-screen keyboard and finger guide instead. It feels slow at first, but looking down is the habit that holds most typists back.
What does “Stop on errors” do?
When it's on, a wrong key is not accepted, so you must press the correct key before moving on. This builds accuracy and is recommended for the first units. Turn it off once you're comfortable.
How do I earn three stars?
Finish every exercise in the lesson. Two stars need at least 92% accuracy. Three stars need 96% accuracy and the unit's target speed, which is shown on each lesson.
Is my lesson progress saved?
Yes, automatically, in your browser. There's no account. You can back up your progress from the Progress page.