Type English words accurately

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1. Typing is a bounded task (0s–7s)
   One minute of English vocabulary, not a proficiency certificate.
   Spoken example: This is one minute of English word typing, not a certificate of general language ability..
2. Choose a set and start (7s–14s)
   Type the displayed word; an exact completed word advances.
   Spoken example: Choose a word level and start. Type the displayed word accurately..
3. Use the controls (14s–22s)
   Space or Enter submits. Escape or Skip records a miss.
   Spoken example: Space or Enter submits your attempt. Escape or Skip records a missed word..
4. Read accuracy as well as speed (22s–30s)
   WPM uses five correct characters per word equivalent.
   Spoken example: Read accuracy as well as speed. The rate uses five correct characters per word equivalent..
5. Local best has a threshold (30s–38s)
   A best is saved only at 90% accuracy or above, when saving is enabled.
   Spoken example: A local best is saved only at ninety percent accuracy or above, when saving is enabled..
6. Your next step (38s–45s)
   Practise a difficult spelling without the timer afterward.
   Spoken example: After a round, practise a difficult spelling without the timer. Accuracy comes before a record..