You sit at the keyboard, start a typing test, and watch the timer tick down. When the result shows 18 or 22 WPM, it feels impossible to ever reach 40 or 50 WPM.
The truth is: you don’t need “natural talent” to type faster. You need a simple routine, small improvements each day, and the right kind of practice.
Why most people stay stuck at 20–25 WPM
After looking at hundreds of test results on Etoskills, we see the same patterns:
- They only take random tests – no focused practice.
- They chase speed and ignore accuracy.
- They practise once in a while instead of a small session every day.
If you fix these three things, your speed almost always goes up.
The 30‑day plan (20–30 minutes per day)
Days 1–7: Build clean basics
- Warm‑up: 5 minutes of slow typing on home‑row lessons in Etoskills.
- Main practice: 10–15 minutes of basic lessons with a focus on 95%+ accuracy.
- Test: 1 short typing test at the end of the session – don’t worry about the score yet.
Goal: teach your fingers the correct keys without panic or rushing.
Days 8–20: Controlled speed
- Warm‑up: 5 minutes of home‑row + top‑row drills.
- Main practice: mix easy and medium lessons. If your accuracy drops below 90%, slow down.
- Tests: 2 tests per day – compare your WPM and accuracy trend in your Etoskills dashboard.
Goal: get comfortable around 30–35 WPM with solid accuracy.
Days 21–30: Real test simulation
- Warm‑up: 5 minutes of whatever text feels easiest to you.
- Main practice: 2–3 full tests in the same format as your real exam or competition.
- Review: after each test, check where you slowed down or made errors and repeat that part as a lesson.
Goal: hit 40+ WPM at least once, then make that your new normal.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Watching the WPM while typing – it creates pressure. Focus on the text; check WPM later.
- Using backspace every second – it destroys rhythm. Let small mistakes go and fix the next word.
- Practising once a week for 2 hours – daily 20 minutes beats random long sessions.
How Etoskills helps you stay on track
On Etoskills you can:
- Follow lessons that slowly increase difficulty.
- Join competitions when you feel ready and test yourself under pressure.
- Earn badges and certificates as your speed and accuracy improve.
If you stick to this plan honestly for 30 days, your typing will not look the same. You’ll feel more confident in exams, job tests and everyday computer work.
Start today: log in to Etoskills, pick a basic lesson and complete your first 20‑minute session. Tomorrow, just repeat.