Typingweb.com qualifies the skill of touch typing as fundamental, and one may get the impression that they are exaggerating a bit. But they are not. Really, the ability to type in a keyboard without looking at the screen or at the keys gives you a freedom you can't imagine if you don't have it yet.
One of the main advantages is that, believe it or not, you will be able to write faster by not looking at neither of them. Of course, this is not achieved from one day to the other, but after a few months of practice, you will notice the change. But even if it is not speed what you are after,
touch typing has another great advantage which is the ability to type a text at the same time you read it. This has nothing to do with doing it fast, but with the comfort of not taking away your eyes from the text you have to transcribe.
Typingweb.com gives you the option of learning to touch type for free, through many really effective and fun lessons. You can choose the level from were to start, although if you have no experience the best choice is to start at beginner. If you are not certain about your level, the site has a special test for you to find out. Each
level has many
lessons, and the system will tell you when to move on to the next one. There is no need to download any special software, just your web browser and the internet connection are enough.
By creating an account at the site, you will be able to track your progress, and even see charts to get a visual idea of how you are doing. Although the service provided by
Typingweb.com is free, it is supported through advertisements. If you don't want to see them, you can upgrade to a premium account for a small subscription fee.
Another reason that makes really appealing to use
Typingweb is that you can obtain an official
Typing Certification sanctioned by the
Typing Institute of America. The certificate is free and you can print it directly in your printer. Adding this kind of document to your job applications will certainly add a plus to it.
But because not everything is about lessons, and practice creates masters, the site includes
games to train all you want and have fun at the same time.