Introduction to Common Words — Common Words Typing Lesson
Begin the Common Words section with a friendly walkthrough of Introduction to Common Words. It sits in Level 6 of the free TypePlay touch-typing course, with an on-screen keyboard, animated hands and instant accuracy feedback.
Build speed with words you will use constantly: the, and and you. This introduction prepares you for the Common Words section.
What you’ll practise
Build speed with words you will use constantly: the, and and you.
Goals
Every finish counts. Type carefully for up to three stars.
Keys used (31)
- F
- J
- Space
- D
- K
- S
- L
- A
- ;
- G
- H
- R
- U
- E
- I
- W
- O
- Q
- P
- T
- Y
- V
- B
- C
- N
- X
- M
- Z
- ,
- .
- /
Tips for this lesson
- Think Ideas, Not Fingers. Once your fingers know the keys, stop thinking about them. Focus on the words and ideas you are typing instead of individual letters. Trust your muscle memory — it learns faster than you expect.
- Take a Break. Typing uses small muscles that tire quickly. Take a short break every 20 minutes: stand up, stretch your fingers, roll your shoulders, and look at something far away. You will return fresher and faster.