Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS) is a structured, multisensory touch-typing program that helps learners develop typing, reading, spelling, and literacy skills at the same time. Suitable for children and adults of all ages and abilities, TTRS is used at home, in schools, libraries, workplaces, tutoring programs, and correctional education settings.
By combining visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning, TTRS teaches touch typing while reinforcing phonics, spelling patterns, and reading skills through short, engaging lessons.
Who is TTRS for?
TTRS supports a wide range of learners and organizations, including:
Children learning to read, spell, and type
Students who need additional literacy support
Learners with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, ADHD, autism, and other learning differences
Parents and homeschool educators
Teachers, tutors, schools, and other learning institutions
Adults looking to improve their typing, reading, spelling, or digital skills
Libraries offering community literacy and digital skills programs
Businesses supporting employee training and professional development
Correctional education programs preparing learners for employment and further education
Whether you're supporting one learner or managing an entire classroom or organization, TTRS offers a flexible learning experience that can be adapted to individual needs and goals.
Children and students
TTRS helps children build confidence as they learn to type, read, and spell through structured, bite-sized lessons. The course gradually introduces new letters, words, and spelling patterns while regularly reviewing previously learned material to strengthen long-term retention.
Parents, teachers, and tutors can monitor progress, personalize settings, and support learners at a pace that works best for them.
Adult learners
It's never too late to learn to touch type.
Many adults use TTRS to improve their typing speed and accuracy, strengthen their reading and spelling skills, or become more confident using a computer at work and in everyday life.
For adults with dyslexia or other learning differences, TTRS provides a structured, supportive learning experience without the pressure often associated with traditional typing courses. Improved typing skills can make everyday workplace tasks—such as writing emails, creating documents, completing online training, and communicating with colleagues—faster, easier, and more enjoyable.
Libraries
Libraries use TTRS to provide accessible typing and literacy support for learners of all ages. Because the course is self-paced and easy to follow, it works well for community learning programs and patrons with varying skill levels and learning needs.
Businesses and workplaces
TTRS can help employees build confidence with typing, improve written communication, and develop essential computer skills. It is particularly beneficial for employees with dyslexia or other learning differences, helping them work more efficiently and confidently in today's digital workplace.
Correctional education
Correctional education programs use TTRS to help learners develop practical typing, literacy, and workplace skills that support future education, training, and employment opportunities. The structured, self-paced approach allows learners to build confidence while developing valuable life skills.
How does TTRS work?
The TTRS course is divided into 24 levels, each containing 31 modules.
Most modules take around five minutes to complete. Lessons gradually introduce new letters, spelling patterns, and words while continuously reviewing previously learned material to reinforce learning.
The first modules focus on keyboard awareness, correct finger placement, and vowel sounds before introducing new letters, words, punctuation, capital letters, and more advanced spelling patterns.
Every fifth module is a dictation exercise, giving learners the opportunity to type words from memory. If needed, dictation modules can be changed into regular modules that include on-screen prompts.
Why does TTRS work?
Unlike many typing programs, TTRS teaches real words from the very beginning instead of random letter combinations.
Words are introduced in carefully planned groups based on common spelling patterns, helping learners strengthen phonemic awareness, spelling, reading, and typing skills simultaneously.
The multisensory approach encourages learners to:
See each letter and word
Hear it spoken aloud
Type it using the correct fingers
Reinforce learning through repetition and review
This combination helps learners build confidence while making steady, lasting progress.
Features that support every learner
TTRS includes a variety of tools designed to keep learners engaged and support different learning needs.
Features include:
A structured, self-paced course with 24 levels
Audio guidance throughout every lesson
Dictation exercises
Typing Games that reinforce recently learned words
Level Assessments to measure progress
TTRS Subjects for additional typing practice across a variety of topics
Custom spelling lists and AI-generated spelling subjects
Flexible settings that can be personalized for each learner
Progress tracking and detailed reports
Certificates and achievements to celebrate success
Designed for diverse learning needs
TTRS was originally developed to support learners with dyslexia and continues to be widely used by individuals with a variety of learning differences.
Its structured, multisensory approach combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning with repetition and positive reinforcement. This makes it especially helpful for learners who benefit from a consistent routine, smaller learning steps, and regular review.
While TTRS is not a treatment for learning differences, many families, educators, employers, and specialists use it as part of a broader literacy and skills development program.
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Whether you're a parent, educator, tutor, adult learner, employer, librarian, or program administrator, TTRS provides a flexible way to build typing, reading, and spelling skills while increasing confidence every step of the way.
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