Employers state, at regular intervals that, having a good standard of English can really help you to get a good job - having a good standard of written English with good spelling, punctuation and fast typing can help you even more.

TypeRacer is an online resource that turns improving typing, spelling and punctuation into an enjoyable game.

You can...

• play TypeRacer against the clock or
• challenge an opponent or friend.

The website gives you a short text that you have to copy accurately (If you make mistakes you won't be able to proceed until you correct them.) and quickly.

When complete, users will be told their WPM speed.

Go to: http://play.typeracer.com/ where users can...

• register (This will allow the site to remember your score if you want to use the site again and invite friends to challenge you) or
  
• play as a guest (No username or password is necessary)

Let's hope your learners will enjoy improving your spelling, punctuation and typing speed.

Note: not quick but I won (not that I'd mind loosing!)