Day 17 of 30

Day 17: The top 100 words

The words that make up about half of everyday English.

To pass 94% accuracy, any speed

Read today’s tips first

Your session

Rest your fingers on the home row, press any key, and follow the key that lights up. There is no timer until the short check at the end.

About today

About half of everything we write uses the same 100 words: "the", "and", "you", "that", "with" and friends. If those become automatic, your speed jumps. Today's practice repeats them in varied order so your fingers learn them as whole shapes rather than letter by letter.

Tips for today

  • Try to see each short word as one movement, not three separate letters.
  • Keep your eyes one word ahead of your fingers.

Common mistake

Typing "teh" for "the". Slow down on the words you know best; they are the easiest to fumble.