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Like the title! I want to cultivate some helpful skills but do so gradually, as a hobbyist. Tempted to get into lockpicking, haha.

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[–] SevenSkalls@hexbear.net 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

I really want to learn Spanish, too, for a similar reason. I want to help my local immigrants. People think I can speak it often because of the way I look, which just makes me want to learn it even more. Know any good resources? I've heard of something called italki but other than that, not sure. Maybe look at a local community college course or something.

Sewing is another one I'd love to learn.

[–] heresiarch@hexbear.net 6 points 1 month ago

I know people who really swear by input-focused language learning like you'd find in this guide: https://refold.la/how-to-learn-spanish/

I suspect something like a tutor would probably be better if you can afford it.

[–] duckworthy36@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago

For sewing YouTube is a great resource