Animal Typing - Lite

Animal Typing - Lite

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Animal Typing - Lite: The Fun, Gamified Way for Kids to Master Touch Typing

Turn keyboard practice into a wild race! From snails to cheetahs, your child will learn proper finger placement through engaging lessons designed to build speed and lifelong accuracy.

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Publisher

Corentin Faucher

Category

Education

Downloads

455K+

User Rating

4.5/5

Total Ratings

21K+

Locales

17

See the Race in Action

Discover the interface used by 455K+ users.

Animal Typing gameplay interface featuring an ostrich character and a colorful keyboard for typing practice

Animal Typing gameplay interface featuring an ostrich character and a colorful keyboard for typing practice

A touch typing lesson in Animal Typing Lite featuring a rabbit character and a colorful keyboard

A touch typing lesson in Animal Typing Lite featuring a rabbit character and a colorful keyboard

The main menu of the Animal Typing Lite app showing a sloth character and options for kids lessons

The main menu of the Animal Typing Lite app showing a sloth character and options for kids lessons

Turn Typing Practice Into a Wild Adventure

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 455K+ users.

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Speed Meets Rewards

The faster and more accurately you type, the faster your animal becomes. Can you reach the Cheetah level?

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Visual Finger Guides

On-screen animated hands teach proper placement, ensuring kids learn healthy habits and ergonomic technique early.

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Built for Families & Schools

Switch between multiple profiles easily. Includes specialized lessons for kids under 12 and support for custom layouts.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Animal Typing - Lite.

Description

• Animal Typing is a simple and funny way to learn touch typing for all ages. In Animal Typing, the animal you get depends on your typing skills. The faster you type, the faster is your animal (snail, rabbit, horse, etc.). However, be careful, Animal Typing also greatly rewards your accuracy. So, avoid the typos and get the cheetah! • Use the virtual keyboard or a Bluetooth keyboard. ** A hardware Bluetooth keyboard is recommended. ** • 28 lessons to gradually learn the keyboard keys. • Also include two sets of 32 lessons designed for kids under 12 years old. • You could also import your own lessons (add them using iCloud Drive). • Animated fingers showing the proper typing technique. • Multiple Keyboard layouts: Qwerty (US/UK), Dvorak, Colemak, Workman, Qwertz (German/Swiss), Azerty (France). (Kids Lessons are designed for the Qwerty and Dvorak layout.) • Local user login system to switch between multiple users. • Possibility to customize the finger typing zones. • Dictation mode that spells out the words to be typed. • Include advanced lessons for specials characters (1234... #$%[]...). Credits: I want to thank the translators Mr Oscar Céspedes, Mr Amos Del Fabbro, Ms Lingnan Wang, Ms Kwon Nam Soo, Ms Masako Nagano and Ms Hanah Nguyen for the realization of the Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese lessons respectively. I want to thank Ms Gaylene Sutton for her suggestion and advices in the preparation of the "Kids Lessons" set. I want to thank the freesound.org community for the sound effects. Full audio credits: https://sites.google.com/view/animaltyping/.

Latest Version

3.32

Size

58.3 MB

First Released

Oct 15, 2014

Ready to Race from Snail to Cheetah?

Join over 455,000 learners today. Download Animal Typing and give your child a head start in digital literacy with the fun, gamified lessons they’ll actually love.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Animal Typing - Lite

What is Animal Typing - Lite?

Animal Typing - Lite is an application designed to teach touch typing to all ages through a simple and fun method. The animal received depends on typing speed and accuracy.

How does Animal Typing - Lite reward typing skills?

Animal Typing - Lite rewards typing skills by assigning an animal based on speed and accuracy. Faster, more accurate typing results in a faster animal, such as a cheetah.

Can I use a hardware keyboard with Animal Typing - Lite?

Yes, Animal Typing - Lite supports both virtual keyboards and hardware Bluetooth keyboards. A hardware Bluetooth keyboard is recommended for the best experience.

How many lessons are included in Animal Typing - Lite?

Animal Typing - Lite includes 28 lessons for learning keyboard keys. It also features two sets of 32 lessons specifically designed for kids under 12 years old.

Does Animal Typing - Lite offer lessons for children?

Yes, Animal Typing - Lite includes two dedicated sets of 32 lessons tailored for kids under 12 years old. These lessons are designed for Qwerty and Dvorak layouts.

Can users import custom lessons into Animal Typing - Lite?

Yes, users can import their own lessons into Animal Typing - Lite by adding them using iCloud Drive. This allows for personalized typing practice content.

Does Animal Typing - Lite show correct finger placement?

Yes, Animal Typing - Lite includes animated fingers that demonstrate the proper typing technique. This feature helps users learn correct hand and finger positioning.

What keyboard layouts does Animal Typing - Lite support?

Animal Typing - Lite supports multiple keyboard layouts, including Qwerty (US/UK), Dvorak, Colemak, Workman, Qwertz (German/Swiss), and Azerty (France).

Does Animal Typing - Lite support multiple users?

Yes, Animal Typing - Lite features a local user login system. This allows multiple users to switch between their individual profiles and track their progress separately.

Can I customize finger typing zones in Animal Typing - Lite?

Yes, Animal Typing - Lite offers the possibility to customize the finger typing zones. This allows users to adjust the areas designated for specific fingers during practice.

Does Animal Typing - Lite include a dictation mode?

Yes, Animal Typing - Lite includes a dictation mode. This feature spells out the words that need to be typed, providing an auditory aid for learning.

Are there advanced lessons for special characters in Animal Typing - Lite?

Yes, Animal Typing - Lite includes advanced lessons specifically for special characters, such as numbers (1234...) and symbols (#$%[]...).

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