What is a free typing course, really?
A free typing course is often a simple online tool where you can practise a few letters and words without any guidance. It looks like a quick and easy solution, but in reality these courses lack structure and variety. Little attention has gone into making the course appealing and effective. That is why it is free. The result? You have to keep pushing your child to practise, which only causes frustration. And let us be honest: free platforms have to earn their money somewhere. Sometimes they ask for a donation, but more often they place adverts between the exercises or on the website. Not exactly ideal for your child's concentration.
Why free typing courses do not work
1. No motivation, no structure
We all know children need a nudge with something as dull as learning to touch type. With a free typing course there is nobody to encourage them, no game elements, no rewards. The result? They drop out before they have even mastered the first few letters.
2. No guidance = bad habits
You do not just pick up typing. It requires correction and guidance. But in a free course? Nobody to say: “Hey, you are only using your index fingers, try using all ten!” Before you know it, your child is stuck in a wrong typing posture that is hard to unlearn later.
3. Dull and monotonous exercises
Free typing courses are often boring. They consist of endless rows of letters to type without context or challenge. And let us be honest: which child enjoys typing “asdf jkl;” endlessly without an exciting story or a game element?
4. No certificate or tangible reward
After weeks of practice your child naturally wants something to be proud of. But free typing courses often end without a certificate or reward. And without something to look forward to, motivation quickly disappears.
5. The quality leaves a lot to be desired
Free typing courses have no clear structure. No smart exercises that adapt to your child's level. No fun missions, no variety. Just a long list of exercises that have little effect.
What does make a paid typing course effective
Do you want your child to really learn to type well? Then you need a course that does work:
- Structured lessons, with a difficulty level that builds up.
- Motivating teaching methods, such as an exciting story, rewards and game elements.
- Online guidance, so your child learns it correctly from the start.
- Adaptive exercises that adjust to their level.
- A typing diploma, so your child can be proud of their achievement.
We wrote a blog earlier about the benefits of a good online typing course.
Conclusion: why you should invest in a good typing course
Do you want your child to really learn to type well? Then a free typing course is simply not the best choice. Without structure, motivation and guidance, the chances are high that they will drop out. A paid course such as TypeMission offers a playful and structured learning environment in which children do stay motivated and really do learn to type.
So, do you want your child to enjoy learning to type and genuinely get better at it? Try TypeMission and discover the difference!