English typing practice: learn touch typing for free
English touch typing builds on the home row, where your fingers rest. Typing Coach BD has 10 English lessons, from the home row to paragraphs. Each lesson unlocks at 10 net WPM with 95% accuracy.
The 10 English lessons
| # | Lesson | What you practise |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home row | a s d f j k l ; |
| 2 | Home row plus G and H | Reaching sideways from the home row |
| 3 | Top row | Q W E R T Y U I O P |
| 4 | Bottom row | Z X C V B N M and , . / |
| 5 | Q and W | The two least-used fingers |
| 6 | Common words | The most frequent English words |
| 7 | Capitals | Shift with the opposite hand |
| 8 | Punctuation | Commas, periods, quotes and question marks |
| 9 | Numbers and symbols | Digits and shifted symbols |
| 10 | Sentences and paragraphs | Full text with natural rhythm |
Why it helps
Each key shows the finger to use. The keyboard shows the next key, and the hand overlay can be turned on or off. English uses standard US QWERTY, so each key types the character printed on it.
Start the lessons Timed practice Take the 1-minute test
Frequently asked questions
Is this English typing course free?
Yes. All 10 lessons, the practice passages and the speed test are free, with no sign-up.
How long does it take to learn touch typing?
It depends on daily practice. Short daily sessions usually work better than long occasional ones. The lessons are designed for beginners to intermediate learners.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in the browser and works offline after the first visit.