Free Online Resources to Help You Learn a New Skill

It’s never too late to learn a new skill. Technology has made it so much easier, with plenty of online resources for starting a hobby or boosting your skillset. All you need is a computer and a stable home wi-fi in your Grand Zyon condo. Here are five websites/apps to start with.

YouTube

YouTube is home to millions of videos, with hundreds of thousands more being added on a daily basis. Here, you can find just about anything that might interest you, from writing tips to improving public speaking. You can access these helpful videos even if you don’t subscribe to YouTube Premium.

Google

Google is the gateway to websites that can help you learn a new skill or hobby. The search engine takes into account your question and displays a list of websites you can visit to learn more. The articles and content you see in the first results are generally better than those in the second, third, and so on.

ChatGPT or Gemini

AI has evolved to a point that you can ask it any question and it will answer sufficiently. ChatGPT and Gemini are the leading language models you can try if you want to learn something new. The free versions are good enough for basic queries and how you can get started.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a digital school that offers courses for everyone who wants them. The library is deep enough that you can learn how to write better, for example, by just spending a few hours each day.

Duolingo

Ever wanted to learn a new language but are afraid of going back to school? Duolingo is the answer. It’s a language learning app that caters to both beginners and advanced users alike. There are several popular languages available when you download it on your smartphone.