Welcome to BBC Dance Mat Typing, a fun way to learn touch typing.
There are four levels to play, each divided into three stages.
You start by learning the home row keys. Each stage builds on previous lessons, introducing new letters as you progress. You’ll soon be touch typing like an expert! At the end of each level you can test your typing speed and get a fun reward.
Play Level 1
In this level you will learn to type the keys on the home row as well as letters e, i, r and u.
■ Stage 1: f d s a j k l ; g h
■ Stage 2: e i
■ Stage 3: r u
Play level 1 and click on the button to select the stage you want.
Play Level 2
In this level you will learn to type six new keys that lie above the home row including letters t, y, w, o, q and p.
■ Stage 4: t y
■ Stage 5: w o
■ Stage 6: q p
Play level 2 and click on the button to select the stage you want.
Play Level 3
In this level you will learn to type six new keys that lie below the home row including letters v, m, b, n, c and the comma.
■ Stage 7: v m
■ Stage 8: b n
■ Stage 9: c ,
Play level 3 and click on the button to select the stage you want.
Play Level 4
In this level you will learn to type the letters x and z. You will also learn how to make capital letters and type three more keys: the apostrophe, slash and full stop.
■ Stage 10: x z '
■ Stage 11: / .
■ Stage 12: Shift keys - how to make capital letters
Play level 4 and click on the button to select the stage you want.