Common letter pairs typing practice
Build smoother transitions through recurring English letter pairs such as th, sh, ch and wh. Practice accurate word copying rather than isolated speed bursts.
Preview this exercise · 16 words · 85 characters
the this that thin then with shell short shop chair check each when which white wheel
Type the displayed passage in order. Backspace corrects the last character. Paste is disabled. Escape pauses. Control or Command plus Enter restarts. Leaving the input pauses the timer.
How to practise common letter pairs
Look at the pair within its word. Different keyboards and typing habits distribute the movement differently, so keep your shoulders relaxed and avoid stretching for speed. The exercise does not rank letter-pair frequency or claim a personalised finger diagnosis; it provides focused samples you can repeat.
What to check after a run
Notice which transition interrupts your rhythm. Return to the short words, then try the longer context without changing the supplied spelling.
Read the three original exercises
Preview the exact targets before choosing a run. Counts include spaces and punctuation after whitespace normalisation.
1. Find the pattern
the this that thin then with shell short shop chair check each when which white wheel
2. Connect the movement
Which shelf holds the white sheets? The short chair is beside the thick wooden chest. Check each label, then place the sample with the other draft.
3. Apply it in context
The workshop team chose a short heading for the white card. When the sheet was folded, the title remained clear above the sketch. Read each phrase before typing it and let familiar letter pairs connect naturally instead of striking every letter with the same heavy movement.
Original practice lesson added 26 October 2026. Educational transcription practice; no professional assessment or qualification.