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Today we are very lucky to have a guest post from the charming and talented Emma Cossey, giving you five ways to boost your brains without parting with any cash. Check out her website and follow her on Twitter after you’ve read her article. And now, without further ado, it’s over to Emma.<\/p>\n

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Five ways to learn for free<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ten years ago, I was a 16-year-old girl with a resistance to learning. Like a lot of girls my age, I was\u00a0 more focused on other things (mainly: boys, TOTP, boys, walking in high heels and Just 17 magazine. And boys).<\/p>\n

Ten years on and that thirst for knowledge that eluded me during my teenage years has finally surfaced. Which is wonderful, but now I have to pay to learn the stuff I could have learnt at school.<\/p>\n

Given that tutorial fees are increasing next year, going back to university isn’t always an option for all of us too. Thankfully, there are ways to learn for free if you don’t need a degree!<\/p>\n

Here are five of the best:<\/p>\n

YouTube<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for a video tutorial on anything from learning how to video blog to applying the perfect eyeliner, YouTube usually has something to offer. It’s great for picking up quick tips rather than learning anything particularly detailed. The videos tend to be quite diverse, so you may need to do a bit of digging, but there are a few gems in there.<\/p>\n

VideoJug<\/p>\n

VideoJug is similar to YouTube, in that it’s a goldmine of tutorials. It’s a little more professional, and much easier to find the videos you need, which makes it slightly easier to navigate than YouTube (where 90% of the videos are of kittens and giggling babies).<\/p>\n

Because they’re professional, you don’t have to deal with quite so many fit-inducing intros either.<\/p>\n

Streetbank<\/p>\n

If you’ve got a skill you’d be happy to swap, it’s worth checking out Streetbank. Essentially, it’s a site that helps you get to know your neighbours by listing things you’re happy to lend or give. This could be as simple as listing a ladder, or you could offer music or language lessons. Find someone offering lessons in something you’re interested in, and you might be able to negotiate a skills swap.<\/p>\n

Learn something new and get to know your neighbours better? Win.<\/p>\n

GCFLearnFree.org<\/p>\n

If you’re looking to learn some basic computer skills, GCFLearnFree might not be a bad site to bookmark. They offer lessons in everything from using Microsoft Access to Facebook 101, and they’ve even got some guides for interview skills and CV writing.<\/p>\n

BBC Learning<\/p>\n

The BBC website actually has a really good learning section. I’ve been learning about cooking techniques on there, but you can also learn languages, sciences and gardening among other things. May as well get your money’s worth from your licence fee eh?<\/p>\n

Do you know of any good resources for free learning?<\/strong><\/p>\n


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