Practice First 8 Keys — Home Row Typing Lesson
Reinforce Practice First 8 Keys with short, repeated drills until the movement starts to feel automatic. It sits in Level 1 of the free TypePlay touch-typing course, with an on-screen keyboard, animated hands and instant accuracy feedback.
This practice lesson reinforces the keys you already know with timed drills.
What you’ll practise
A 30-second timed drill with a target of 15 WPM.
Goals
To pass: 80% real accuracy (first try) and at least 4 WPM. Three stars: 96% accuracy and 15 WPM. 100% accuracy earns the Perfect ribbon.
Keys used (9)
- F
- J
- Space
- D
- K
- S
- L
- A
- ;
Tips for this lesson
- Muscle Memory. Every correct keystroke strengthens the pathway in your brain. Every wrong one strengthens a bad habit. Type slowly and accurately at first — speed is a side effect of precision, not the other way around.
- 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.