Do You Need Typing Lessons for Beginners?

If you are just starting out learning how to type, you should have excellent lessons for beginners, designed by the most trusted name in typing instruction – Mavis Beacon.

What Can You Expect from Typing Lessons for Beginners?

Learning to type properly can be a challenge, and many people try to teach themselves. Learn the right way to type, with typing lessons for beginners. You will be able to:

Work at your own pace as you take the typing lessons for beginners.
Import your own Word documents on which to learn, so you can be productive while you are using your typing tutorial.
Learn and have fun while playing one of the 16 arcade style games.

Typing Lessons for Beginners – in Mac or PC

The Mavis Beacon typing lessons for beginners are perfect for Mac or PC users; just choose the version you need and download right to your machine. If you prefer, you can order a CD to be mailed to you, and install it on your machine yourself.
Advantages of Typing Lessons for Beginners

Fun games and personalized learning make it simple and fun to learn.
Results are guaranteed, and the immediate feedback helps you learn fast.
Improve your skills in all areas while having fun and being productive.

Redesigned with advanced technology and updated with even more features - Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing® Platinum offers keyboarders of all skill levels and ages a brand new learning experience with greater benefits and increased efficiency.

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Maximize your typing speed and overall productivity with Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Platinum 25th Anniversary Edition! The Mavis Beacon System includes learning tools and features guaranteed to improve typing skills in just 2 weeks!

PC and Mac Compatible. Retail Price: $29.99

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Typing Trivia

What is the record speed for typing?
Mrs. Barbara Blackburn of Salem, Oregon maintained a speed of 150 wpm for 50 min (37,500 key strokes) and attained a speed of 170 wpm using the Dvorak Simplified Keyboard (DSK) system. Her top speed was recorded at 212 wpm.¹

"Stewardesses" is the longest word typed with only the left hand and "lollipop" with your right.

The sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter of the alphabet.

The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing.

TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.

Free Facebook Typing Game

Free Online Typing Game - Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing: Movie Mayhem is a free typing game that you can play on Facebook!

Mavis Beacon for Kids!

The perfect software for children and 'tweens who are either learning to touch type or want a fun way to improve their keyboarding skills.

Set words-per-minute goals, see what keys your child needs to practice and what keys he or she knows well. Before you know it, your child will be a keyboarding pro!

For Ages 7 and Up.

PC and Mac Compatible. Retail Price: $19.99

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* NPDTechworld, Dollar volume, Life to Date, April 2010.

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*** OUR GUARANTEE: If you are not completely satisfied with this product or your typing speed does not improve by 25% by practicing 15 minutes a day with Mavis for two weeks, simply return the complete package to us at Encore Software, Attn. Customer Service, 999 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste 700, El Segundo, CA 90245, with your store receipt showing the store location within 90 days of purchase. Allow 4-6 weeks for a full refund. Limit one per household.

¹ Norris McWhirter, ed. (1985), THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS, 23rd US edition, New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.