So I've learnt to type fairly quickly over time in the 'hunt-and-peck' style, and I don't really have to look most of the time, but I've been meaning to learn how to properly touch-type for a while now, and bring my WPM up to at least 60.

Any suggestions as to programs people have used to learn to touch-type, and how long you took to pick it up? I'm looking to spend around an hour or so each day practicing, and I have no idea how long it'll take me.

I used Mavis Beacon years ago. It worked very well then. Not sure how long it took me.

Hey i agree with Jon, I also used Mavis Beacon. It took me about 3 months before i got really good at typing about 40 wpm. The most helpful thing though was in high school, my teacher would make us type with a pad that cover the keyboard and turn off the computer screen and literally stare at a textbook and just type. As rudimentary as that sounds it helped me off the most bringing me up to 65. I found it hellped the most when you already knew basic keyboard position. It also helps with typing on in spite of errors because backspace is what causes you to slow down.

(06-17-2011 11:29 AM)Poet145x Wrote:  Hey i agree with Jon, I also used Mavis Beacon. It took me about 3 months before i got really good at typing about 40 wpm. The most helpful thing though was in high school, my teacher would make us type with a pad that cover the keyboard and turn off the computer screen and literally stare at a textbook and just type. As rudimentary as that sounds it helped me off the most bringing me up to 65. I found it hellped the most when you already knew basic keyboard position. It also helps with typing on in spite of errors because backspace is what causes you to slow down.

It was really great and interesting technique used by your teacher. I will definitely try it.