Type in Two Languages

Two languages, two contexts

Keep languages cleanly separated to avoid muscle‑memory bleed. Practice them in distinct blocks or alternate days.

Layouts and diacritics

Use consistent layouts per language: e.g., US‑International for English with accents, Spanish ISO for Spanish. Learn diacritic shortcuts early.

• Windows: Win+Space to switch; Intl dead keys for ´ ` ^ ~
• macOS: Hold key for accent picker or use Option shortcuts (e.g., Option+e + a → á)
• Linux: Set multiple layouts and toggle with a shortcut (often Super+Space)

Common pitfalls

• Mixing layouts mid‑session → split blocks or separate days
• Ignoring accents early → learn diacritics first, then speed
• Copying shortcuts across languages → standardize per layout

Weekly plan (30–40 min/day)

• Mon/Wed/Fri: Language A — warm‑up → diacritics → short text
• Tue/Thu/Sat: Language B — warm‑up → diacritics → short text
• Sun: Light review or rest