Best for total beginners

Gentle, structured options that teach touch-typing fundamentals step by step.

Choose a lesson-first option and move slowly enough to keep accuracy high.
Do short daily sessions (10–20 minutes) rather than occasional long ones.
If you feel stuck, switch tools—not goals—and keep the habit.

9 picks

Typing.com

course

A popular typing curriculum with lessons, tests, and school-friendly features.

14/18

score

freemiumWebBasicsTouch Typing

www.typing.com/View →

TypingClub

course

A structured touch-typing curriculum with guided lessons and progress tracking.

14/18

score

freemiumWebBasicsTouch Typing

www.typingclub.com/View →

TypeTastic!

course

A school-focused typing curriculum with hundreds of activities and games for kids.

13/18

score

freemiumWebBasicsTouch Typing

www.typingquest.com/View →

BBC Dance Mat Typing

course

A free, kid-friendly interactive typing course designed for ages 7–11.

12/18

score

freeWebBasicsTouch Typing

www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfrView →

TIPP10

course

A free typing tutor for desktop with lessons, progress tracking, and adaptive training.

12/18

score

freeWindowsMacTouch TypingAccuracy

www.tipp10.com/View →

TypingAcademy (TypeLift)

course

A free browser typing tutor with dynamic lessons and clean, focused practice.

12/18

score

freeWebTouch TypingAccuracy

typing.academy/View →

Ratatype

course

Free typing lessons with tests and light gamification for steady improvement.

11/18

score

freeWebTouch TypingAccuracy

www.ratatype.com/View →

Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS)

course

A multi-sensory typing, reading, and spelling course designed to be accessible and dyslexia-friendly.

11/18

score

subscriptionWebTouch TypingAccuracy

www.readandspell.com/us/View →

TypingStudy

course

Free typing lessons and practice tests with a straightforward course flow.

9/18

score

freeWebTouch TypingAccuracy