Re: [bug-gtypist] Getting Started

[Tim Marston]

Hi Charles,

Sorry for the slow reply.  I'm on holiday at the moment and don't have
regular access to the internet.

On Sun, Aug 04, 2013 at 10:18:46PM +0200, Charles Nodell wrote:
> I will be starting my son on typing lessons using gnu typist. He will
> be using QWERTY and has no prior experience. Which QWERTY lesson would
> be best for him to start with? I assume LONG, but have read posts of
> people starting with Quick. Thanks for the help!

The Quick (Q) series is probably more suitable for beginners.  It
starts with really basic stuff (like learning to use only the keys on
the home row) and progresses very slowly (to using only the second
finger to type 'i' and 'e' in addition to the home row keys).  It is
intended for absolute beginners to get to learn touch typing.

The Long (R) series, on the other hand, is centred around *practising*
touch typing and throws you right in at the deep end (i.e., typing out
full sentences).

I hope this helps.  Get in touch if you have any more questions.  :o)

Kind regards,

-- 
Tim Marston
ed.am