Short 60-second rounds on the most frequent English words. Repeat rounds to push your words per minute higher while keeping accuracy above 95%.
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Passage: WPM Practice 1 · original practice text
the of and to in is you that it he was for on are as with his they at be this have from or one had by word but not what all were we when your can said there use an each which she do how their if will up other about out many then them these so some her would make like him into time has look two more write go see number no way could people my than first water been call who oil its now find long down day did get come made may part over new sound take only little work know place year live me back give most very after thing our just name good
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How to raise your WPM with practice
Warm up with one round at an easy pace.
Push for two rounds about 10% faster than comfortable.
Consolidate with two rounds at your normal speed and high accuracy.
Finish with a WPM test on paragraphs to see your real speed.
Common words make up most of any text, so typing them automatically raises your WPM in every test. Combine this with Word Sprint for a fun variation and the accuracy drills to keep errors low.
Tips
Do 5 rounds in a row and note your best and average WPM.
If accuracy drops below 95%, slow down for the next round.
Type each short word as one movement instead of letter by letter.
Frequently asked questions
How can I practise to increase my words per minute?
Practise daily in short timed rounds, keep accuracy above 95%, learn touch typing, and measure progress with a 5-minute test once or twice a week.
How fast can I improve my WPM?
Most learners who practise 15–20 minutes daily gain 5–10 WPM per month in the first few months.
Is WPM practice different from a WPM test?
Practice rounds use common words so you can repeat them quickly; a test uses full paragraphs to measure your real speed.