Basic Typing Course

Lesson 1 • Posture and Body Mechanics

Addresses spine alignment, shoulder relaxation, and foot placement. Good body mechanics reduce fatigue during extended typing sessions.

Lesson 2 • Hand and Finger Placement

Introduces the home row position and finger-to-key assignments. Correct placement is the foundation of touch typing technique.

Lesson 3 • Ergonomic Workstation Setup

Teaches correct chair height, monitor distance, and wrist alignment. Proper setup prevents injury and supports long-term typing efficiency.

Lesson 1 • Left-Hand Home Row Keys

Drills A, S, D, and F with the left hand using repetitive pattern exercises. Builds muscle memory as the anchor for all left-hand keystrokes.

Lesson 2 • Touch Typing Principles

Explains the concept of typing without visual reference and why it accelerates speed. Pupils practise keeping eyes on source text, not the keyboard.

Lesson 3 • Combining Both Hands on Home Row

Integrates left and right home row keys into alternating and mixed-hand exercises. Coordination between hands is essential for fluid typing.

Lesson 1 • Full Alphabet Integration Drills

Combines all three rows in word and sentence exercises covering every letter. Reinforces consistent reach patterns and home row return habits.

Lesson 2 • Right-Hand Top Row Keys

Introduces Y, U, I, O, and P with upward reach from the right home row. Balances top-row training across both hands.

Lesson 3 • Left-Hand Top Row Keys

Introduces Q, W, E, R, and T with upward finger reach from the home row. Correct reach angle prevents drift and maintains hand position.

Lesson 4 • Left-Hand Bottom Row Keys

Introduces Z, X, C, V, and B with downward finger reach from the home row. Downward reach requires deliberate control to avoid adjacent key errors.

Lesson 1 • Symbol Keys and Special Characters

Introduces shifted number row symbols and bracket keys used in professional writing. Symbol fluency supports technical and business document creation.

Lesson 2 • Common Punctuation Keys

Covers period, comma, apostrophe, colon, and semicolon in context. Punctuation fluency ensures professional-quality written output.

Lesson 3 • Shift Key and Capitalization

Teaches correct opposite-hand shift technique for uppercase letters and symbols. Proper shift use maintains hand position and prevents errors.

Lesson 1 • Proofreading While Typing

Teaches real-time error detection using peripheral vision and tactile feedback. Catching errors immediately reduces correction time and builds clean habits.

Lesson 2 • Identifying Common Typing Errors

Categorises transpositions, substitutions, omissions, and insertions as error types. Recognising error categories helps pupils target the right correction strategy.

Lesson 3 • Accuracy Testing and Benchmarking

Uses standardised passages to measure error rates and track improvement over time. Benchmarking provides objective evidence of accuracy progress.

Lesson 1 • Speed and Accuracy Trade-Off Management

Explains how pushing speed too fast increases errors and how to balance both. Pupils learn to prioritise accuracy first, then gradually increase speed.

Lesson 2 • Rhythm and Keystroke Pacing

Introduces even keystroke rhythm as a speed-building strategy over burst typing. Consistent pacing reduces errors and builds sustainable speed gains.

Lesson 3 • Progressive Speed Challenges

Uses timed intervals with incrementally higher target speeds to push performance. Gradual challenge prevents plateaus and builds confidence progressively.

Lesson 4 • High-Frequency Word Drills

Focuses practice on the most common words in English to maximise real-world speed. Automating frequent words reduces cognitive load during typing.

Lesson 1 • Typing Business Correspondence

Practises formatting and typing professional emails, memos, and letters. Business correspondence requires consistent speed, accuracy, and formatting awareness.

Lesson 2 • Typing from Handwritten and Printed Sources

Trains pupils to transcribe from physical documents whilst maintaining typing flow. Source-reading skills reduce pauses and improve transcription speed.

Lesson 3 • Technical and Specialised Text Typing

Covers typing of URLs, code snippets, and technical terminology with special characters. Technical text demands precise symbol and case accuracy beyond standard prose.

Lesson 4 • Data Entry and Numeric Typing

Focuses on accurate entry of tables, forms, and numeric fields common in office work. Data entry errors have direct professional consequences, making accuracy critical.

Lesson 1 • Professional Speed and Accuracy Benchmarks

Defines industry-standard targets for various roles such as administrative and data entry positions. Benchmarks give pupils clear, measurable professional goals.

Lesson 2 • Continuous Improvement and Self-Coaching

Teaches pupils to design their own practice routines and track progress independently. Self-coaching skills ensure ongoing improvement beyond the course.

Lesson 3 • Sustained High-Speed Typing Practice

Builds endurance through extended timed sessions at target professional speeds. Sustained practice reveals fatigue patterns and trains consistent long-session output.