How to Learn to Type Online (for Teens and Adults)

Expect a temporary slowdown

If you already type with two fingers, switching to touch typing will make you slower for a week or two. That's normal. Most adults pass their old speed within three to six weeks of daily practice.

A four-week plan

• Week 1: Beginner and Level 1 (home row).
• Week 2: Levels 2 and 3 (upper and lower rows).
• Week 3: Levels 4 to 6 (capitals, numbers, sentences).
• Week 4: Levels 7 and 8, plus one race a day.

Measure what matters

Take the one-minute typing test once a week, not every day. Daily numbers bounce around; weekly trends show real progress.