Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS) for adults

Strengthen reading and spelling skills, master touch-typing and become more confident on the computer

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It’s easy and straightforward to use

The first time I signed in to the program I was able to get started right away. I did two modules and felt confident and pleased with myself.

Annette

Adult learner with dyslexia

Why adults love Touch-type Read and Spell

Lessons are split into short modules

You can learn at your own pace

Spelling and reading help are built in

Progress reports keep you on track

You can learn new skills for work or school

Includes support for dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD and more

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Over 30 years of expertise

TTRS provides a high-quality, phonics and spelling-based, online typing course that teaches touch-typing at the same time as developing the power of literacy.

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Based on extensive research

Our course teaches typing skills in a unique, multi-sensory way by following a structured literacy curriculum. Core content is based on the work of Orton and Gillingham.

Transform your struggles into success

Harness the power of multi-sensory learning to develop subject knowledge and improve reading and spelling skills

Features

Features for Adults

Meets diverse learning needs

Highly accessible for users with dysgraphia, dyspraxia, ASD and visual impairment

English language support

Support for English as a second or additional language speakers who struggle with spelling

Dyslexia support

The TTRS method is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach, recommended for users with dyslexia

Stroke recovery

Individuals with aphasia, dysphasia and
dysarthria can use TTRS as part of a language
rehabilitation program

Testimonials and reviews

Hear first-hand from our incredible community of users

It’s helping me every day work faster and more efficiently at the computer.

I have mild dyslexia. Unfortunately, there was no help for me when I was younger, so I’ve always just struggled along. I run a guest house and when I write on the computer, it’s easier to cover up errors. In the first few weeks of Touch-type Read and Spell, I didn’t think I was getting much better. Then, when I was typing a letter out, I felt wow, I seem to be typing differently. Typing felt more automatic and I wasn’t overthinking the words and how to spell them, I was just doing it. I was typing faster and my fingers knew where they were going.

Anna

Adult learner with mild dyslexia

TTRS is one part of my dyslexia toolkit

I do my typing for a half hour every night. I put that in my schedule and make it a priority.

Martin

Adult learner with severe dyslexia

Touch-type Read and Spell provides a rewarding and positive experience

At Bolton College we offer the TTRS course to self-study adult learners who have returned to education to improve their spelling, increase their familiarity with technology, and use word processors. We find that for many adult learners in our program, the conventional look-cover-spell-check approach they were taught at school had a detrimental effect on their learning. In contrast, Touch-type Read and Spell provides a rewarding and positive experience for them when it comes to spelling.

Bolton College

Adult Education Program

Listening to the words in TTRS really helps me

I can hear and see the word, so it’s easier for me to pinpoint whatever little thing I’m doing in my mind that’s not working. I’ve also found it’s easy and convenient to work on the modules - I can do them at home and in the office and it doesn’t take up too much time. 

Alexis

Adult learner with dyslexia

Transform your struggles into success

Harness the power of multi-sensory learning to develop subject knowledge and improve reading and spelling skills

Frequently asked questions

How long will it take me to learn typing?
Am I too old to learn computer skills?
I’m not sure which level I’m at in reading and spelling – can the course still help me?
Do I have to use the correct fingers to type?
I’ve tried to learn to type before – how do I know this program will work for me?

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