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Devote time to learning a new language or course online.

Self-education is like going on a journey without leaving your chair. And one of the most exciting stops along the way is learning a new language or taking an online course. Imagine if you can learn to speak Spanish from the comfort of your home, and then impress everyone on your next vacation by ordering paella without pointing at the menu.

Learning A New Language

Step 1: Select a language. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of speaking French or learning Japanese so you can watch anime without subtitles.

Step 2: Define your goals. Do you want to chat freely, or do you just have the energy to ask directions to the nearest museum?

Step 3: Find the appropriate resources. Mobile apps, online courses, language clubs, or just movies and books in this language. And don’t forget to practice-speak, even if it still sounds like incantations from a Sumerian preacher.

Online Courses

Step 1: Select your area of interest. It can be anything from culinary arts to programming.

Step 2: Find a suitable course. There are a lot of platforms with free and paid courses for every taste. And if you finish the cooking course, you can go straight to the fitness course – so to speak, kill two birds with one stone.

Step 3: Create a schedule. Determine how much time you are willing to devote to training, and stick to this schedule. Even if it means learning without being distracted by new episodes of your favorite TV show.

Remember, self-education is not only a path to new knowledge and skills, but also a great way to keep the mind in good shape. Who knows, maybe your new knowledge will help you win a quiz one day, or at least make your next trip to a restaurant more fun.

Visit museums, exhibitions, readings, or lectures.

Imaginethis: the world of art and knowledge opens up before you, and all you have to do is just get out of the house. Visiting museums, exhibitions, literary readings or lectures is not just a way to spend time, it is a journey into the world of new ideas and inspiration. And most importantly, this is a great opportunity to put on that stylish but impractical coat that you bought at the sale. Or, a dress that you have, but it does not fit anywhere-a museum, for a walk!

Visiting Museums and Exhibitions. This is your chance to see real masterpieces of art and history. Who knows, you might be able to figure out what the artist meant by drawing this… er… a unique piece of art. And if not – you can always come up with your own version. Museums and exhibitions are not only about paintings and sculptures, but also about history, science, and technology. You can learn about distant cultures, see dinosaurs (or at least their skeletons), and even understand how your smartphone works.

Literary Readings and Lectures. Literary readings are an opportunity to hear words as they were conceived by the author. And even if you don’t understand anything you read, you can always nod your head and pretend that it has deeply affected you. Lectures can be on any topic, from quantum physics to the history of fashion. This is your chance to expand your horizons and learn something new. Or at least get a topic for the next conversation in the company of friends.

Attending these events not only enriches your inner world, but also gives you the opportunity to meet like-minded people. It’s also a great way to make a cultural post on social media. So don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of art and knowledge, and, of course, show it off to your friends!