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What is TTRS and how does it work?

Learn how TTRS uses multi-sensory modules to build literacy and typing skills for every learner

Written by Harry Alexandre

Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS) is a typing course that builds typing and spelling skills at the same time. It’s designed for learners of all ages and abilities — including those with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences.

🧠 How TTRS Works

  • Multi-sensory learning: learners see, hear, and type each word

  • ✅ Lessons use real words, not random letter combinations

  • ✅ Modules are short and structured, helping build momentum

  • ✅ Progress is based on accuracy, not speed

  • ✅ Learners practice spelling while learning to type

✨ Key Benefits

  • Helps with spelling, reading fluency, and typing confidence

  • Reinforces phonics, spelling patterns, and sight words

  • No flashing visuals — ideal for learners with attention or sensory needs

  • Supports both touch-typing and literacy development in one program

👩‍🏫 Who It’s For

TTRS is used by:

  • Parents and homeschoolers supporting struggling readers and writers

  • Teachers in schools helping students with learning differences

  • Older learners improving their skills for study, work, or independence

It’s age-neutral, fully customizable, and accessible across devices.

🧰 Additional Features

As learners progress, they can access:

  • Spelling Assessments - Take a spelling pre and posttest in each level to measure progress

  • A Free Writing Interface – Draft your own compositions using your new typing skills and receive spelling and typing feedback

  • Subject Modules – Type key vocabulary and learn fun facts in science, geography, math, and more

  • Custom Modules – Type your own word lists and spelling sets

  • Typing Games - Try our typing games developed specifically for learners with special needs

  • Rewards – Unlock new system themes and earn stars and level trophies

🚀 Ready to Get Started?

We recommend beginning with Module 1, Level 1 — it’s structured to build confidence from the very first step.

If you’re a parent, teacher, or adult learner, check the relevant Getting Started guide next.

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