I can't get "Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing"

Im not sure i understand the problem or why you cant put your name in to mavis's lessons
it might be your pop up blocker or your firewall settings
however this free mavis and there are other freeware keyboard tutorials you might try
http://free-mavis-beacon-downloads.qarchive.org/

http://download.cnet.com/%7Bvalue=http://www.download.com/typingmaster-typing-test/3000-2051_4-10046660.html

If you're looking to boost your typing speed and accuracy, TypingMaster Typing Test can provide the repetitive practice you need. Just don't expect this freeware program to give you any coaching. In a typical session, you might start with the rudimentary (and rather dull) warm-up games and move on from there to the full-blown typing tests. TypingMaster offers only one kind of testing method--retyping a set text--though you can break up the monotony by supplying your own TXT files. The program can store results for several users and track their progress over several tests. At the end of each test, the program gives a brief performance evaluation, though we wish it also gave custom-tailored advice based on our typing patterns. Unfortunately, that feature is restricted to the for-pay version. In sum, TypingMaster Typing Test offers nothing to distinguish it from countless similar titles, and earns only a lukewarm recommendation from us.

http://download.cnet.com/%7Bvalue=http://www.download.com/rapid-typing-tutor/3000-2051_4-10666000.html
Rapid Typing Tutor may be a good program to help novice typists improve, but experienced typists looking to increase their speed may be frustrated by the program's interface
hope this will help you