The top row keys are the next set to master after the home row. Your fingers reach up from the home position to type these keys:

• Left pinky: Q
• Left ring: W
• Left middle: E
• Left index: R, T
• Right index: Y, U
• Right middle: I
• Right ring: O
• Right pinky: P

The bottom row keys are typed by reaching down from the home position:

• Left pinky: Z
• Left ring: X
• Left middle: C
• Left index: V, B
• Right index: N, M
• Right middle: ,
• Right ring: .
• Right pinky: /

Welcome to your first touch typing lesson! In this lesson, you'll learn the basic home row keys, which are the foundation for all your typing skills. Your fingers will naturally rest on these keys, and they are the starting point for efficient touch typing.

The home row consists of the following keys:

• Left Hand
  • A (pinky)
  • S (ring)
  • D (middle)
  • F (index)
• Right Hand
  • J (index)
  • K (middle)
  • L (ring)
  • ; (pinky)
• Your thumbs should rest on the space bar

Now that we've learned the basics, let's throw in the letters G and H. Your fingers will still naturally rest in its original position and your index fingers should reach for the letters G and H

New positions:

• Left Hand
  • G (pinky)
• Right Hand
  • H (index)

Now that we've mastered the home row, let's add the letters E and I. Your fingers will remain in their starting position, and your middle fingers should reach for the letters E and I.

New positions:

• Left Hand
  • E (middle)
• Right Hand
  • I (middle)

Now that you've learned E and I, let's move on to the letters R and U. Your fingers will still remain in their starting positions, and your index fingers should reach for the letters R and U.

New positions:

• Left Hand
  • R (index)
• Right Hand
  • U (index)

Now that you’ve practiced R and U, let’s move on to the letters T and O. Your fingers will remain in their starting positions, and your index fingers should reach for the letters T and O.

New positions:

• Left Hand
  • T (index)
• Right Hand
  • O (ring)

Now that you’ve learned T and O, let’s add the letters Q, W, and P. Your fingers will stay in their starting positions, and your left and right index fingers should reach for the letters Q, W, and P.

New positions:

• Left Hand
  • Q (pinky)
  • W (ring)
• Right Hand
  • P (pinky)

Now that you’ve practiced Q, W, and P, let's add the letter Y. Your fingers will still rest in their starting positions, and your left index finger should reach for the letter Y.

New positions:

• Right Hand
  • Y (index)

Now that you've practiced the top row, let's add the letters Z, X, and the period (.) key. Your fingers will stay in their starting positions, and your left and right fingers should reach for these new keys.

New positions:

• Left Hand
  • Z (pinky)
  • X (ring)
• Right Hand
  • . (pinky)

Now that you’ve worked on the home and top rows, let’s add the letters C, V, and the comma (,) key from the lower row. Your fingers will stay in their starting positions, and your left and right fingers should reach for these new keys.

New positions:

• Left Hand
  • C (middle)
  • V (index)
• Right Hand
  • , (index)

Now that you've practiced the home, top, and lower rows, let's add the letters B, N, and M. Your fingers will stay in their starting positions, and your left and right fingers should reach for these new keys.

New positions:

• Left Hand
  • B (index)
• Right Hand
  • N (index)
  • M (middle)

In this lesson, we’ll focus on practicing punctuation keys: the comma (,), period (.), slash (/), and semicolon (;). These keys are crucial for effective typing and are located on the lower row. Your fingers will remain in their starting positions, and your index and pinky fingers will reach for these keys.

Now that you've learned the home row, top row, lower row, and punctuation keys, it's time for a comprehensive review! In this lesson, we’ll integrate all the keys you've learned so far, helping you practice words that span the entire keyboard.

Review:

You've mastered the following keys:

• Home Row: A, S, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, ;
• Top Row: Q, W, E, R, T, Y, U, I, O, P
• Lower Row: Z, X, C, V, B, N, M
• Punctuation: , . / ;

Now that you've learned the letters and punctuation, it’s time to start practicing the numbers! In this lesson, we’ll focus on the numbers 1 to 5. These numbers are located on the top row, above the letters, and are typed using your left hand.

New positions:

• Left Hand
  • 1 (pinky)
  • 2 (ring)
  • 3 (middle)
  • 4 (index)
  • 5 (index)

Now that you’ve learned numbers 1 to 5, let’s move on to the numbers 6 through 0. These numbers are also located on the top row, and they are typed using your right hand.

New positions:

• Right Hand
  • 6 (index)
  • 7 (middle)
  • 8 (ring)
  • 9 (pinky)
  • 0 (pinky)

In this lesson, we’ll focus on two important keys for typing: Caps Lock and Shift. These keys are essential for typing uppercase letters and special characters. You’ll use the Shift key frequently for capitalizing letters, while Caps Lock allows you to type in all uppercase without holding down the Shift key.

Caps Lock:

The Caps Lock key is used to switch between lowercase and uppercase letters. When Caps Lock is on, all letters will be typed in uppercase without needing to hold down the Shift key.

• Left Hand: The Caps Lock key is typically located on the left side of the keyboard, under the A key.
• To activate Caps Lock, press the key using your pinky once. To deactivate it, press it again.

Shift:

The Shift key is used to type uppercase letters and special characters (like !, @, etc.) without needing Caps Lock.

• Left Hand: Use your left pinky to press the Shift key on the left side of the keyboard.
• Right Hand: You can also use your right pinky to press the Shift key on the right side of the keyboard.

In this lesson, we’ll focus on typing the special symbols !, @, #, $, and %. These symbols are commonly used in writing and are located on the top row of the keyboard, accessed by holding down the Shift key.

New positions:

• Left Hand
  • Shift (pinky)
  • 1 (ring)
  • 2 (ring)
  • 3 (middle)
  • 4 (index)
  • 5 (index)

In this lesson, we will focus on building your typing speed and accuracy through speed drills. These exercises will challenge your ability to type quickly while maintaining proper finger placement and minimizing errors. Speed is crucial for efficient typing, so practicing these drills will help you become a faster and more confident typist.

What to Focus On:

• Accuracy First: While speed is important, accuracy should always come first. Try to type each word or sentence without making mistakes, then gradually increase your speed as you feel more comfortable.
• Proper Finger Placement: Make sure to keep your fingers on the home row (ASDF JKL;) and reach for other keys with the correct fingers. The more you practice, the more natural this will feel.
• Consistency: Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm. Even if it’s slow at first, aim for consistency in your typing motion and accuracy.

Practice:
Start with simple words and short sentences to build your speed. As you improve, move on to longer sentences, aiming to reduce the time it takes to complete each drill. Track your progress and challenge yourself to beat your previous times.

Tips for Success:

• Stay relaxed: Keep your hands and fingers relaxed while typing. Tension can slow you down and lead to mistakes.
• Use all fingers: Resist the urge to “hunt and peck.” Using all of your fingers efficiently will help increase speed over time.
• Take breaks: It’s important to rest your hands during practice to avoid fatigue.

In this lesson, we will focus on improving your typing accuracy through accuracy drills. While speed is important, accuracy is the foundation of good typing. By practicing these drills, you’ll train yourself to type more accurately, reducing mistakes and boosting your overall efficiency.

What to Focus On:

• Focus on Accuracy: Your goal in this lesson is to type each word or sentence correctly without any errors. Speed is secondary; aim for precision first.
• Proper Finger Placement: Keep your fingers on the home row (ASDF JKL;) and use the correct fingers for each key. This helps prevent mistakes and improves your muscle memory.
• Slow Down if Necessary: If you’re making too many mistakes, slow down your typing speed. It’s better to type slowly and accurately than to rush and make errors.

Practice:
Start with short words and simple sentences to focus on accuracy. Once you’re consistently typing accurately, move on to longer words and sentences. The goal is to complete each drill with as few mistakes as possible.

Tips for Success:

• Stay Focused: Accuracy requires concentration. Focus on each key you press and ensure you're typing the correct letter before moving on to the next one.
• Don’t Rush: Resist the urge to speed up. Take your time and make sure each letter is typed correctly.
• Take breaks: It’s important to rest your hands during practice to avoid fatigue.

In a real-world typing scenario, you might find yourself drafting an email to a colleague or writing a report for a project. As you type, it’s important to focus on typing accurately while keeping up with the flow of ideas. You’ll need to use both hands, keeping your fingers on the home row and reaching for the top and bottom rows as needed. The goal is to maintain a steady pace, ensuring your sentences are clear and free of errors, while also managing formatting like paragraphs, punctuation, and capitalization. Over time, typing becomes second nature, allowing you to focus more on the content and less on the mechanics of typing.

The final assessment is designed to evaluate your overall typing skills and proficiency. In this scenario, you will be asked to type a variety of sentences and paragraphs that incorporate all the letters, numbers, punctuation, and special characters you’ve learned throughout the course. You’ll need to type accurately while maintaining a consistent speed, demonstrating proper finger placement and technique. The assessment will challenge you to type quickly without sacrificing precision, testing your ability to integrate everything from the home row to the punctuation and number keys. The goal is to showcase your typing abilities and ensure you’re ready for real-world typing tasks, whether for work, school, or personal use.