Thursday, March 28, 2024

5 Fun Websites Where You Can Learn A New Skill

Nowadays, you don’t need to be in a classroom in order to learn a skill. Here are 5 of the best websites that can teach you something new in a way that’s fun.

Learning new skills requires motivation and persistence. While some people thrive in school-like settings, others do not. An in today’s

Despite the fact that we’ve been very exposed to all sorts of screens and online activities throughout the past months, at this point in the pandemic, it’s natural to feel the urge to do something new, something that feels productive and nourishing. Luckily, there’s tons of websites out there designed to cater to people’s different set of needs and interests.

Basics with Babish

COVID introduced people to their kitchen and inspired people to expand cooking skills. But generally, everyone can still use a little help in terms of learning cooking skills and in finding some new recipes to keep our lives a little less boring. This website has a bunch of delicious recipes on hand that are simple and that will teach you to be a better home cook. There’s also videos, which are a great tool for visual learners.

Sporcle

5 Fun Websites Where You Can Learn A New Skill
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Sporcle is a trivia website, one of the most comprehensive in the world, containing quizzes for basically anything that’s of interest to you. While you won’t learn through the use of Sporcle alone, the site is a fun and engaging way of supporting whatever it is you’re studying, no matter how specific.

Edx

Edx provides access to thousands of online courses and degrees belonging to renowned schools and colleges like MIT, Harvard, Berkeley and more. While the courses are paid for, they’re much cheaper than the ones you’d find in other websites and institutions.

Khan Academy

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Khan Academy is also another popular website for students and teachers alike. All content on their site is free and it also allows you to customize your experience as you go, whether you’re teaching your kid or are looking to learn a new skill.

Code Academy

Code Academy is one of the cheapest tools people can use when trying to learn how to code. You can have access to some basics for free but can pay $20 a month and gain access to a full roster of lessons. There’s different courses and programs that allow you to learn specifics and not get overwhelmed by too much information, whether you’re trying to get better at web design or are looking to learn the basics of computer programming.

At the very least, you will have a better understand what it takes to code.

Have a great time expanding your skills and your mind!

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