Detailed Answer
A beginner (someone starting touch-typing for the first time) typically types 10–25 WPM using hunt-and-peck. After learning correct finger placement (home row keys: ASDF JKL;), a good target for the first 2 weeks is 20–30 WPM with 90% accuracy. By week 4, 30–40 WPM is realistic. By week 8, 40–50 WPM. 'Good' for a beginner means steady improvement week-over-week, not a fixed number. Focus on accuracy > 95% before pushing speed. Use typing lessons (TypingClub, Ratatype) that teach one row at a time. Avoid comparing yourself to experienced typists.