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Level 2 of the path: capitals with the opposite Shift on every row, then the number row, punctuation and symbols, practised the way they appear in dates, prices, dialogue, emails and reports. Drills follow your own keyboard layout, and three checkpoints make sure each section is yours before the next one starts.

Number Row - Left Hand

Learn the number keys for your left hand: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Reach up from the top row to the number row.

Number Row Left - Introduction
Get comfortable reaching up to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 from the home row.
Number Row Left - Pairs
Practice two-number combinations with left hand numbers.
Number Row Left - With Letters
Mix left-hand numbers with letters to build real-world skill.

Number Row - Right Hand

Learn the number keys for your right hand: 6, 7, 8, 9, 0. Reach up from the home row to the number row.

Number Row Right - Introduction
Get comfortable reaching up to 6, 7, 8, 9, 0 from the home row.
Number Row Right - Pairs
Practice two-number combinations with right hand numbers.
Number Row Right - With Letters
Mix right-hand numbers with letters.

All Numbers - Mixed Practice

Combine all number keys with letters. Practice real-world number formats like dates, addresses, and measurements.

All Numbers - Sequences
Type number sequences mixing both hands.
All Numbers - Real Formats
Practice typing numbers in real-world formats.
All Numbers - Mixed Content
Type sentences that naturally include numbers.
Numbers Checkpoint
Show that the number row is yours.

Common Punctuation

Practice the most common punctuation marks: periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

Commas and Periods
Focus on accurate placement of commas and periods.
Questions and Exclamations
Practice typing question marks and exclamation points.
Mixed Punctuation in Context
Type natural sentences with varied punctuation.

Quotes and Apostrophes

Learn to type single quotes, double quotes, and apostrophes accurately.

Apostrophes in Contractions
Practice common contractions with apostrophes.
Double Quotes
Practice typing text with double quotation marks.
Mixed Quotes in Dialogue
Type dialogue that mixes single and double quotes.

Colons, Semicolons, and Dashes

Master colons, semicolons, and dashes for more sophisticated writing.

Colons and Semicolons
Practice using colons and semicolons in context.
Dashes and Hyphens
Practice hyphens in compound words and dashes in sentences.
Mixed Advanced Punctuation
Combine colons, semicolons, and dashes in real-world text.
Punctuation Checkpoint
Show that every punctuation mark is yours.

Parentheses and Brackets

Learn to type parentheses, square brackets, and curly braces - essential for both writing and coding.

Parentheses
Practice typing text with parentheses.
Square Brackets
Practice typing text with square brackets.
Curly Braces and Mixed
Practice curly braces and mix all bracket types.

Special Characters

Learn to type common special characters used in email addresses, social media, currency, and more.

At Sign and Hash
Practice @ for emails and # for tags and numbers.
Dollar and Percent
Practice $ for currency and % for percentages.
Ampersand and Asterisk
Practice & and * in context.

Slashes and Symbols

Master the remaining special characters: slashes, pipes, plus, equals, underscore, and tilde.

Forward Slash
Practice the forward slash in URLs, dates, and fractions.
Backslash and Pipe
Practice backslash and pipe characters.
Plus, Equals, Underscore, Tilde
Practice the remaining special characters.
Symbols Checkpoint
Show that every symbol is yours.

Email and Web Content

Practice typing real-world content: email addresses, URLs, and web-related text.

Email Addresses
Type various email addresses to build muscle memory.
Web Addresses
Practice typing URLs and web addresses.
Professional Email Writing
Type a complete professional email.

Data and Code Patterns

Practice typing structured data and simple code patterns that use numbers and special characters.

Dates and Times
Type dates and times in various formats.
Numbers and Measurements
Type numbers with units and measurements.
Simple Code Patterns
Type simple code-like patterns with special characters.

Business and Academic Content

Practice typing realistic business and academic content with proper formatting.

Business Report Excerpt
Type a business report excerpt with numbers and formatting.
Academic Citation
Type academic-style text with citations and references.
Mixed Professional Content
Type a mix of professional writing styles.

Speed Building - Common Phrases

Build speed by repeatedly typing the most common English phrases and word combinations.

High-Frequency Phrases
Type the most common phrase combinations for speed.
Professional Phrases
Type common professional and business phrases.
Speed Burst Challenge
Short bursts of common words for maximum speed practice.

Speed Building - Paragraphs

Build sustained speed and accuracy with longer paragraph passages.

Speed Paragraph - Technology
Type a paragraph about technology at your best speed.
Speed Paragraph - Nature
Type a paragraph about nature at your best speed.
Speed Paragraph - History
Type a paragraph about history at your best speed.

Final Mixed Challenge

Put everything together in this final challenge. Type varied content that includes letters, numbers, punctuation, and special characters.

Mixed Challenge - Short
A short mixed challenge with all character types.
Mixed Challenge - Medium
A medium-length challenge mixing all learned skills.
Mixed Challenge - Full Test
The ultimate intermediate typing test. Type this passage accurately and quickly.
Mixed Challenge - Graduation
Complete the intermediate course with this final passage.

Capitals on the Home Row

Shift with the opposite hand, one pair of home keys at a time, then in sentences.

The Opposite Shift
Hold Shift with the hand that is not typing the letter.
Index-Finger Capitals
Capitals on the two index-finger anchors.
Middle-Finger Capitals
Add the middle fingers.
Ring-Finger Capitals
Add the ring fingers.
Little-Finger Capitals
Add the little-finger keys.
The Whole Home Row
Every home-row key, capitals included.
Home-Row Capitals in Sentences
Capitals where sentences and names need them.

Capitals on the Top Row

Reach up and Shift with the other hand, from the index fingers out to the little fingers.

Index-Finger Capitals
Capitals one row up from the anchors.
Middle-Finger Capitals
Add the middle fingers.
Ring-Finger Capitals
Add the ring fingers.
Little-Finger Capitals
Add the little-finger keys.
The Whole Top Row
Every top-row key, capitals included.
Top-Row Capitals in Sentences
Capitals on top-row letters in sentences.

Capitals on the Bottom Row

Curl down and Shift with the other hand, then capitals from all three rows in sentences.

Index-Finger Capitals
Capitals one row down from the anchors.
Middle-Finger Capitals
Add the middle fingers.
Ring-Finger Capitals
Add the ring fingers.
Little-Finger Capitals
Add the little-finger keys.
The Whole Bottom Row
Every bottom-row key, capitals included.
Bottom-Row Capitals in Sentences
Capitals from all three rows in sentences.

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