How to Increase English Typing Speed from 30 to 60+ WPM in 30 Days

Doubling Your WPM: The 4-Week Method Most learners get stuck between 30 and 40 WPM because they hunt-and-peck or look down at the keyboard every 3 words. To reach 60+ WPM, you must transition to true 10-finger touch typing. Week 1: Blind Muscle Memory (No Looking Down) Cover your hands with a thin cloth or memorize the tactile bumps on the F and J keys. Practice only Home Row (A S D F - J K L ;) until your fingers return home automatically. Week 2: Expanding to Upper & Lower Rows Practice vertical reaching drills: Q-A-Z, W-S-X, E-D-C. Never move your wrist; only extend the designated finger upward or downward. Week 3: Rhythm and Cadence (The Metronome Trick) Fast typists do not burst and pause; they type with a continuous, steady rhythm. Use a metronome set to 60 BPM and type one letter per beat. Eliminate hesitation between words. Week 4: Real Test Simulation & Error Capping Practice on FreeStenoHub's Touch Typing Tutor. Force yourself to keep typing accuracy above 96%. Speed is a byproduct of relaxed accuracy.

Question and answer

Should speed come first?

No. First make the movement, outline, spelling, or formatting decision reliable. Speed added too early usually makes the same error automatic.

How often should it be revised?

Review after one day, at the end of the week, and again in a fresh passage.

How do I know it is improving?

Look for fewer repeated errors across different material, not only a higher gross score.

Mini review

Finish by writing one sentence about what changed and what should be practised next.